Sarpata Dance

Song : Saare lahre mata galiyon te saare maata

Dance- Sarapata Dance

Song- Sare Lahare Mata Galio Te Sare Lahare Mata.

Meaning:- This dance is performed by women on the auspicious occasion of Holi. They ask for Phagwa from men with a peacock feather broom (which is called Saar) in their hands and say that they want Holi's 'Phagwa', no matter where you bring it from, we want today's Phagwa. You may mortgage your real sister or house but give us our 'Phagwa'. Men are jokingly hit with a peacock feather broom, due to which men give them some 'Phagwa' as 'Neg' according to their capacity.

The Gond tribe is an ancient tribe. It mostly lives in the forest areas of the state amidst inconveniences. Their festivals and marriage ceremonies are performed according to the customs made by their ancestors. Modernity has not had any effect on these customs.  The marriage ceremony is conducted by the elders of the community. This tribe is very simple, straightforward and hardworking. Their main food is Kodo-Kutki, Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Mahua etc.

The Mahua wine made by their own hands is consumed on auspicious occasions and in all their worships (pujas), wine is worshipped i.e. wine is offered.