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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gambhir_Singh_MuraGambhir Singh Mura - Wikipedia

    Gambhir Singh Mura (1930 – 9 November 2002) was an Indian tribal dancer known for his contributions to the tribal martial dance of Chhau. [1] [2] He was an exponent of the Purulia school of Chhau. [3] Mura was born in a tribal family to Jipa Singh Mura [4] at Pitikiri Bamni village in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. [5]

  2. purulia.gov.in › gambhir-singh-muraGAMBHIR SINGH MURA - Purulia

    GAMBHIR SINGH MURA. Gambhir Singh Mura dedicated his life for spreading the “Chhau” – a traditional ritual dance of Purulia, West Bengal, India. This dance was originally performed during the Bengali New Year (February-March) to celebrate the new harvests.

  3. artsandculture.google.com › story › LQVxKwbgKXDmJQThe Tribal World of Mask Makers in Bengal — Google Arts & Culture

    Feb 26, 2018 · Gambhir Singh Mura, also known as Buddheshwar, started Chhau performance in Purulia. He was awarded the Padmashree award in 1981. As the first mask maker of Purulia, he is honoured for...

  4. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesGambhir Singh Mura - Wikiwand

    Nov 9, 2002 · Gambhir Singh Mura (1930 – 9 November 2002) was an Indian tribal dancer known for his contributions to the tribal martial dance of Chhau. [1] [2] He was an exponent of the Purulia school of Chhau. [3]

  5. www.thehindu.com › society › charida-the-village-of-mask-makersA visit to Charida the village of Chhau mask makers

    Jun 9, 2018 · Guided by the locals, I reach a statue of the late Gambhir Singh Mura — a man from the nearby village of Pitikiri Bamni and a Padma Shri awardee. He was an outstanding Chhau dancer and...

  6. www.academia.edu › 66594032Post-UNESCO Effect: The Journey of Chhau from Cultural Sentiment...

    Though Gambhir Singh Mura, as well as his son Kartik Singh Mura, said that Gambhir Singh had not learned the dance from a guru or teacher but rather he acquired it by seeing others as happens in the case of folkloric performances.

  7. purulia.gov.in › divisions › dm-officeDistrict Magistrate | Purulia District, Government of West Bengal...

    Sep 13, 2024 · District Magistrate; Profile Picture Name Designation Email Phone Fax Address; Dr. Rajat Nanda, I.A.S : District Magistrate: dm-pur-wb[at]nic[dot]in

  8. artsandculture.google.com › asset › chhau-mask-community-and-settlements-aroundChhau Mask: Community and settlements around - Google Arts &...

    Feb 26, 2018 · Statue of Gambhir Singh Mura, the one who started Chhau performance in Purulia. He was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1981.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CharidaCharida - Wikipedia

    Gambhir Singh Mura, an outstanding Chhau dancer and a Padma Shri awardee, belonged to the nearby village of Pitikiri Bamni. Now, his statue adorns Charida. [2]

  10. www.sahapedia.org › the-chhau-of-purulia-interview-roma-chatterjeeOn the Chhau of Purulia: Interview with Roma Chatterjee

    Mar 9, 2017 · Gambhir Singh Mura is a Bhumij and this dance really comes to fruition in the way that we know it today under the patronage of Bhumij kings. The kings of Baghmundi were very significant but the patronage doesn’t go back very far.