Pandava Nritya is a folk dance of
Uttaranchal. It depicts scenes related to the
Pandavas, who are the main characters in the
Mahabharata. This dance is predominantly performed in the villages of
Chamoli and
Pauri Garhwal districts, the regions believed to be closely associated with the epic.
Pandava Nritya is usually performed during the auspicious festivals of Dussehra and Diwali. This dance involves men, who dance around a fire.
The artists enact various scenes related to the Pandavas. While some artists do the acting, other artists sing the praise of the legendary heroes and simultaneously produce music by beating on drums like the Dhol and the Daman.
