The word Gombhira may not be familiar to everyone. It was the same with Shamin T., a multi-media graduate and ad film associate from Kannur. He came across the word while scripting his dream ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...