Chhau, also spelled Chhou, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions. It is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chhau of West Bengal, the Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha.
Chhau performing artists
Mayurbhanj Chhau artists performing to a Vaishnavite theme at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
A Chhau dancer in Bagmundi, West Bengal in role of goddess Durga.
A Shaktism themed costumes for Chhau dance (Durga with Lion, Purulia style Chhau).
Seraikela Kharsawan district
Seraikela Kharsawan district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state in eastern India. Seraikela town is the district headquarters of Saraikela Kharsawan district. The district is well known for Seraikela Chhau, one of the three distinctive styles of the chhau dance. This district was carved out from West Singhbhum district in 2001. The district was formed from the princely states of Seraikela and Kharaswan, after the independence of India.
Chandil Dam