Shaktipada Kumar

This channel documents the living cultural traditions of Purulia, eastern India, with a special focus on the UNESCO-recognized Chhau (Chhou) dance and the rich folk music heritage of the region. Through field recordings, documentary videos, and research-based insights, Shakti Kumar presents authentic performances of Chhau, Jhumur songs, traditional festivals, mask-making, and other oral traditions passed down through generations.

Purulia is home to multiple dance and song genres rooted in community life and seasonal rituals. This channel aims to preserve, archive, and share these indigenous performance traditions with a global audience. It also explores whistling as a creative performing art, challenging the idea that it is taboo.
Documenting living traditions. Preserving cultural memory. Sharing Purulia with the world. 


Contact:
Mob: 08374613674
Email: 
shaktipadakumar007@gmail.com
shakti.whistler@gmail.com