Bhotiya Dance of Uttarakhand

The Bhotiya Dance aims to liberate the soul of the dead person, which they believe rests in the body of a goat. The Bhotiya Dance is traditional dance of uttarakhand  and it is quite similar to the dance styles of Himachal Pradesh or the hunting dances of Nagaland.

Bhotiya Dance of Uttarakhand is a ritual that falls under the traditional customs and rites of the Bhotiyas of Uttarakhand. Bhotiyas is one of the ancient tribes of Uttarakhand that have preserved their traditions even after all these years. The Bhotiya Dance is performed by Bhotiyas now it is become famous dance of Uttarakhand, which is connected to their death ceremonies. According to them, the dead person’s soul resides in the body of a goat or a sheep. And through this Bhotiya Dance, the soul of a dead person can be liberated.

The Bhotiyas live in the Trans Himalayan region and have rituals and customs. The Bhotiya Tribes of Uttarakhand have their typical dances like “Dhurang” and “Dhuring” connected to the death ceremonies and passing away of some person