Deodhani_dance
Deodhani dance is a Shaman folk dance from the Indian state of Assam. It can be performed either solo or in a group. Deodhani may have 2 origins. Firstly, the Austro-Dravidian Kaibarta-Jalkeot 'Deodha-Joki' dance origin of Undivided Kamrup region alongwith the Tibeto-Burman Bodo origin of 'Doudini Mwsanai'.[1] A group performance of Deodhani generally consists of three or four women. The dance form is associated with the worship of the snake goddess Marei/Maroi.[2] A Deodhani dance is generally performed to the accompaniment of songs sung by an Ojha traditional chorus leader in the Darrang district of Assam but is traditionally performed and accompanied by the 'BorDhul ie. The traditional Logdrum of the Kaibarta-Jalkeot people of Kamrup region.[3]