Panthi dance

Panthi dance The main dance of the Satnami community. ● Panthi dance. Panthi dance is the main dance of the Satnami community settled in the state of Chhattisgarh. The songs related to this dance, along with the importance of human life, also carry a spiritual message, on which Nirguna devotion and philosophy have a profound effect. Spiritual-related spiritual message of saints like Kabir Eradas and Dadu is also found in it. ● Dance process. The full moon of Magh month is very important for the cult of Guru Ghasidas, because on this day Satnamis establish 'Jaitkham' on the occasion of the birth date of their Guru and get engrossed in 'Panthi Nritya'. It is a fast-paced dance in which the dancers demonstrate their physical skills and agility. The dancers dressed in white dhoti kamarband and ghungro appear to be enchanted by making incessant attempts at the rhythm of mridang and cymbals. The lead dancer picks up the first song, which the other dancers repeat and start dancing. Initially songs, music and dance slow down. As the song moves forward and the rhythm of the mridang increases, so does the sentimental efforts of the classical dancers. Along with the lyrics and antara, the postures of the dance change and in between, the composition of human minarets and amazing acts are also shown in the middle. During this time also the flow of song, music and dance remains and the magic of Panthi starts to speak. The lead dancer encourages the dancers by chanting the word Aha Aha in the middle. Guru Ghasidas Baba's Jayakara is also chanted. After a short interval, the lead dancer also plays the whistle, which is a sign of changing dance postures. ● Clothing and instruments. The dance concludes with a high tempo. The fast-changing postures and incisiveness of the dancers surprise the audience. The costumes of panthi dancers are simple. Plain vest Simple wash to the neck Necklace Plain necklace on neck and plain tilak on forehead. More clothing or dressing is also not favorable in terms of convenience of these dancers. The costumes of this dance have also changed with the present times. Now colored shirts and jackets are also worn. Mandar and Jhanj are the main instruments of Panthi. Now benzo dholak, tabla and casio are also being used. ● Features. Panthi is one such folk dance of Chhattisgarh which has depth of spirituality as well as a tide of feelings of the devotee. It has as much charm and entertainment as it has simplicity. These characteristics of Panthi dance make it unique. Actually 'Panthi dance' religion, caste color. For thousands of years, exploited people and Dalits have been attacked by a system that exploits discrimination on the basis of form etc. and anti-humanism. It is a traditional dance of the Satnami caste people of Chhattisgarh who are pilgrims of the Satnam Panth. This cult was founded by Guru Ghasidas, the great saint of Chhattisgarh. The Panthi dance is named after the cult of the charming Guru Ghasidas. Panthi songs are in the common Chhattisgarhi dialect, whose words and messages can be understood easily by even the simplest person. Panthi dance is as captivating and entertaining as it has a depth of spirituality and a tide of devotion. Not knowing the Chhattisgarhi dialect. The people of the country and people of the country and abroad also get lost on seeing the classical dance. Even today, it is a result of the hard work and dedication of the artists of Chhattisgarh that Panthi dance is prestigious in the country and abroad.