Bhavai pot-balance dance

Balance a growing stack of earthen pots on the head while stepping and turning to the music without letting the tower fall.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of India. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of South Asia.