Music of Madhya Pradesh

Unlike in many parts of India, the people of Madhya Pradesh place few restrictions on who can sing which songs.

In Bastar, the Muria and Sing Maria tribes are known for the songs called relo, which are sung by children.

The same region is home to the dhankul songs associated with invoking Danteshwari, a goddess, and the seasonal chait parah.

These include the large drums of Bastar, the dhols and maandals played by the Bhils, the Muria parang and the ghera, damahu, timki, tasa, chang and dphala.

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