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Experience Bengal - Tribal Dance at Poush Mela

Poush Mela / পৌষ মেলা

An annual fair and festival that takes place in Santiniketan, in Birbhum District in the Indian state of West Bengal, marking the harvest season. Commencing on the 7th day of the month of Poush (around 21/22 December), the fair officially lasts for three days, although vendors may stay up until the month-end. The key characteristic of this fair include live performances of Bengali folk music, notably baul and fakir songs. See My Poush Mela Set

 

Tusu Dance

West Bengal is one of the important cultural states of India. Folk dances and music is a part of the life of people here. This state is a loving home of various tribal groups of people including Santhals. These communities perform their own cultural and traditional activities on various occasion and festivities.

 

Poush Mela 2013, Santiniketan

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Taken on December 25, 2013