Shamin believes that an art form like Gombhira is the need of the hour. He hopes his work will inspire people.

Traditional ‘gombhira’ performed by artistes drew a large audience at the festival. Photo: STARA two-day mango festival and cultural programme was held in Chapainawabganj with much festivity ...

We can work together to similarly promote other folk art forms like Bhatiyali, Bhavaiya, Gombhira, Chadar Badar and Raibenshe,” said TAAB president Prashanta Majhi.

It is said that the format of complaining to Shiva through gombhira songs was recent and originated in a real-life incident. Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, then the vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, was ...

A ‘gombhira’ performance at the ‘mela.’Photo: STARA daylong 'mela' was held in Chapainawabganj amidst much festivity last Saturday. Different species of trees were on display at stalls set ...