• Dr. Nakul Seth
• Dr NAKUL SETH

TAbstract: West Odisha comprising the districts of Sambalpur,Jharsuguda,Bargarh,Deogarh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, Nuapada, Sonepur ,Boudh and Athmallik sub-division of Angul district. This part of Odisha is very rich in tribal heritage. The rich cultural traditions of these tribals are manifested by magnificent art and crafts of different kinds. One of the manifestations of rich artistic skill of the tribal communities is the performing art or the unique songs and dance forms. Their songs and dances are very rhythmic and meaningful as well which reflects the social as well as their cultural life. The present paper is an attempt to give a vivid description on tribal social life through Sambalpuri folk songs & dances.

Key Words: Oram, Mankidia, Binjhal, Saura, Karma, Dalkhai, Rasarkeli, Ghumra, Ghubkudu, K.B.K. Areas.

"REFECTION ON WEST ODISHAN TRIBAL SOCIAL LIFE THROUGH SAMBALPURI FOLK SONGS AND DANCES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.581-586, November-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811173.pdf

"REFECTION ON WEST ODISHAN TRIBAL SOCIAL LIFE THROUGH SAMBALPURI FOLK SONGS AND DANCES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp581-586, November-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811173.pdf