Dhimsa Tribal Dance
Recently, the Neelabandha hamlet of Anakapalli district (Andhra Pradesh) received electricity for the first-time since independence. The tribal families celebrated the occasion with ‘Dhimsa’ dance.
| Dhimsa Dance | |
| Origin
| Koraput district, Odisha; later popularised in Andhra Pradesh, especially Araku Valley and Visakhapatnam. |
| Performed By
| Traditionally by women of Porja caste; now performed by multiple tribal communities like Bagata, Valmiki, Poraja, Khond, Gadaba, Kondadora, Mukadora, and Kotia. |
| Meaning
| The word "Dhimsa" means “sound of footsteps”, emphasising rhythmic movements. .... |
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