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Jamshedpur, August 21: Kurmi Sena will organize Karam Mahotsav at Gopal Maidan on Sunday, September 4 from 2 pm onward. Prayers will be offered with the worship of a twig of Karam Tree (Karam Dal) followed by cultural events that will include traditional dance, songs and music. The cultural presentations will be made more exciting with Jhumar songs and dances by specially trained folk artistes.
This information was provided in the course of a press conference organized by Kurmi Sena at Nirmal Guest House on Sunday. Addressing the media, Kurmi Sena central committee President Shailendra Mahto informed that a waterproof pandal to accommodate 5,000 persons would be constructed at the venue, Gopal Maidan. Shailendra mahto further informed that achievers of the Kurmi community would be honoured at the event. He said that Lal Vikas Mahto who passed UPSC exams would be honoured with ‘Kurmi Ratna Samman’ while Director of the Srinath Group, Sukhdev Mahto and East Singhbhum District Lokpal Sanat Mahto alias Ratan, will be presented the Achievement Award for their outstanding contribution in the field of education. Other Kurmi Sena officials present during the press meet were Shailendra Chhotey, Jaidev Mahato, Ganesh, Achinto Mahato, Suraj Mahato and Sanjay Mahato.
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When witnessing a Jhumar Dance performance, one cannot help but be mesmerized by the synchronized footwork, rhythmic swaying, and graceful hand gestures of the dancers. The performers are attired in traditional costumes, with men wearing colorful turbans, loose shirts, and dhotis, while women adorn themselves in vibrant ghagras (long skirts) and odhnis (scarves). The rhythmic clinking of anklets adds a musical element to the performance, heightening its visual appeal. Central to the Jhumar Dance is its music, which plays a crucial role in setting the mood and tempo of the performance. The accompanying musical instruments include the dholak (a two-headed drum), the harmonium (a portable keyboard instrument), and the algoza (a double-flute).
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