If you’re one with great admiration for and enthusiasm to explore the diverse wonders rooted in indigenous culture, you can begin your quest for culture at Charida, West Bengal, the home of the mask makers. Curious already? Read through as Izifiso takes you on a trip to discover one of the most traditionally rich, creatively historical places of Bengal.
Known popularly as the ‘Mukhosh Gram’(village of masks), Charida is the place where the supremely talented artisans, from generation to generation, have passed down and practiced the art of mask-making to be used in the very famous Chhau dance that has its origins in Purulia. Resembling various Gods and Goddessed and mythological characters, Chhau masks are made with great skill and organised processes that have earned them the global fame as one of the most creative and engrossing arts to be practiced in India. Chhau dance as an art form has also earned tremendous popularity worldwide. All this and more to be witnessed from the front row seats at Charida, where you can visit the various mask making workshops and the established mask museum to explore the wonderful intricacies of the cultural heritage of Chhau as an artistic dimension hailing from the very pastoral, humble indigenous roots of Purulia. Moreover, you could also satisfy your wanderlust as the village lies as nearby the majestic Ayodhya Hills, a popular tourist spot for the mountain-lovers. Still contemplating? Book now!
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The nearest railway stations to Mukhosh Gram Charida are Barabhum and Purulia. From Barabhum, you can hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw, while from Purulia, you can take a local bus to reach Charida. Alternatively, you can also reach Purulia by bus and then follow the same route as mentioned above. You can also reach By road, take NH19 (Delhi Road) towards Durgapur, then NH14 to Purulia.
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