[1] The dance is performed by singing Deuda songs in a circulus by holding each-other's hands.

Deuda songs are very popular in Dailekh, Kalikot, Jumla, Achham, Bajang, Doti, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Bajura and Darchula.

The dance form is said to be originated in the historical Khasa Kingdom in Sinja valley of Jumla district.

Pashchima ma Kangra jityeu purba pugyeu Tista Singha jastai bir Gorkhali angrez bhaye phista.

The songs sung while performing Deuda is in Khas language spoken around the far-western and mid-western regions.