Assam: Deodhani Festival Keeps Age-Old Traditions Alive; Dancers Enthral Lakhs of People
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Assam: Deodhani Festival Keeps Age-Old Traditions Alive; Dancers Enthral Lakhs of People

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Lakhs of devotees thronged Assam’s Kamakhya Temple for the vibrant Deodhani Festival in which temple dancers, also known as ‘Deodhas’, bring together a perfect blend of dance, music and devotion to please the goddess of power at the Neelachal Hills. Temple dancers or the Deodhas are said to be in a sublime phase during these three days of the festival and are believed to be possessed, which allows them to perform intricate moves. The ‘Deodhas’ are not included among the Kamakhya temple priesthood, nor do they enjoy any special privileges. Devotees gather for the occasion and offer pigeons, goats, clothes etc., to get their future predicted by the ‘Deodhas’.

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