Experience Drama- Fierce Gavri with Project Kalayatra

To experience magic, one doesn’t need to be a magician.

Proving me right, I saw hundreds who applauded the dancers performing Gavri dance in Udaipur. Gavri dance is a fiery drama performed by the men of the Bhil tribe on special occasions in the form of dance. The dance form is used to depict stories of the victory of good over evil from Indian Hindu mythology. Usually, the performances include the story of demon Bhilawal being slayed by Goddess Durga

Gavri is performed in outfits swirling with colors and headgears, the concluding act features the appearance of a Goddess or God and a duel between the good and evil. The crowd start hypnotised as demon Bhilawal fought with Durga. The outfits, the emotions, the drum beats- they leave one in a trance.

Dharohar in Udaipur is an organization dedicated to reviving and preserving art forms related to music and art, they have an evening show in Bagore Ki Haveli which is a kaleidoscope worth experiencing.

Yet, they are dying, Gavri is still practiced in villages and Bhils have preserved it long enough but how longer, the question looms dangerously. Urban migration and dearth of support has sapped out the life from this dance form. Support it, encourage them and experience it, with Project Kalayatra. Please write in to us and let’s make a customized dance and music art form itinerary for you.

To experience art, one doesn’t need to be an artist.