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#KnowYourLand Chhau dance (noun): an ancient semi-classical dance form that traces its origin to the historic Kalinga kingdom of present day Odisha. Chhau dance combines martial arts and folk dance traditions (1/5) 
Today, it is found in three styles, congruous with the regions where they are practiced: Purulia chhau (West Bengal), Seraikela chhai (Jharkhand) and Mayurbhanj chhau (Odisha) (2/5)
The dance ranges from celebrating martial arts, acrobatics and athletics performed in festive themes of a folk dance, to a structured dance with religious themes found in Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism (3/5)
