Chounphula and Jhumeila - Folk Songs of Garhwal

'Chounphula' & Jhumeila' form part of seasonal dances which are performed from 'Basant Panchami' to 'Sankranti' or 'Baisakhi'. 'Jhumeila' is sometimes mixed but is usually restricted to women. 'Chounphula' is a spinning dance performed by all sections of the community, at night, in groups by men and women. 'Chounphula' folk songs are composed for the appreciation of nature during various occasions. Chounphula, Jhumeila and Daryola folk songs all derive their names from the concerned folk dances.

Similar Pages - Other Folk Dance of Garhwal
Langvir Nritya | Barada Nati | Pandva Nritya | Shotiya Tribal Folk Dances

Folk Songs of Garhwal
Chhopati | Chounphula and Jhumeila | Basanti | Mangal | Jagars | Bajuband | Khuded | Chhura

Folk Dance of Kumaon
Ramola | Jagars | Chhapeli | Chancheri | Jhora | Choliya Dance | Thali, Jadda and Jhainta