27/12/2025
The traditional Khanda (sword) dance of the Gond tribe, presented by the Gond Sanskrutika Samaja Keonjhar, Odisha is not merely an art form but a glorious martial tradition inherited from the ancestors. Even today, the Gond traditional Sword dance continues to enhance the pride of the Gond community as a living symbol of women’s power, courage, and rich cultural heritage. Heartfelt best wishes to all the artists who performed this powerful dance on the stage of the Gonasika Keonjhar Festival on 27.12.2025.