Madhya Pradesh is the state of various religious tribes and those tribes are famous for their colorful folk culture and tradition. Folk music and folk dances are most important part of those tribes. Dhankul songs are the very common known name in the world of music of Madhya Pradesh. Dhankul songs are most popular in the region of Bastar district of Madhya Pradesh. This is a very different type of music in Madhya Pradesh.
Dhankul songs are associated with worship of a goddess Danteshwari. People sing these songs on the various festivals in the district. They worship their goddess Danteshwari on that occasion. They pray the goddess with dhankul songs for good fortune and for good blessing in the future. They also pray their goddess for good harvesting.
Dhankul songs are very melodious songs. Those are the life of Bastar district of Madhya Pradesh. Dhankul songs are not only famous in Madhya Pradesh but also well known in all over India with its beautiful rhythm. This song is also sing on the occasion of chait parah. Chait parah is a major festival time of Madhya Pradesh.
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