GOMIRA | MASK DANCE | MUKHA NACH | DINAJPUR | WEST BENGAL |

#Gomira #BengalCulture #MaskDance #IndianFolkDance #WestBengalTourism #Kushmandi #LivingHeritage "Experience the raw energy and spiritual intensity of Gomira, the ancient masked dance of Dinajpur, West Bengal. 🎭✨ Rooted in the traditions of the Rajbongshi and Polia communities, Gomira is more than just a performance—it is a ritual invocation to ward off evil and welcome 'good forces.' Watch as dancers enter a trance-like state (Bhor), believed to be possessed by the deities they represent. From the hand-carved wooden masks of Kushmandi (now GI-tagged!) to the rhythmic beats of the Dhak and Kansar, witness a living heritage that has survived for centuries. 📍 Location: Uttar & Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal 👺 Key Characters: Bura-Buri, Chamunda, Narasimha, and more.