Jhijhiya

Jhijhiya (ঝিঝিয়া) is a cultural dance from the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent.[1] Jhijhiya is mostly performed at time of Dusshera, in dedication to Durga Bhairavi, the goddess of victory.[2] While performing jhijhiya, women put lanterns made of clay on their head and they balance it while they dance.[3]

Jhijhiya
OriginMithila region of the Indian subcontinent

References

Notes

    1. Nishi Sinha. Tourism Perspective in Bihar. APH. p. 39.
    2. Punam Kumari (1999). Social and cultural life of the Nepalese. Mohit Publications. ISBN 978-81-7445-092-0. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
    3. Nishi Sinha. Tourism Perspective in Bihar. APH. p. 40.


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