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Viramel




Viramel is a martial dance of Goa and is performed during certain religious occasions. It involves a group of men wielding swords and inflicting wounds on themselves. It is mandatory for the performers of this dance form to observe abstinence, several days before the performance. It is their faith in the act that helps in their fast recovery.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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