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A Snake Charmer's Story - The Kalbeliya Dance Tradition

Explore the world of Kalbeliyas in Rajasthan, snake-charmers who captivate with their dance moves resembling serpents. Discover the bond between these performers and snakes, the dangers of snake bites, and the livelihoods intertwined with these creatures. From cobra venom to snake charmers and their counterparts in circus acts, delve into a cultural tale of respect and harmony with nature.

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A Snake Charmer's Story - The Kalbeliya Dance Tradition

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  1. A SNAKE CHARMER’S STORY CLASS – V E.V.S.

  2. Kalbeliyas are a group of dancers of Rajasthan. Most of these people are Saperas (snake –charmers) who catch wild snakes and work as street performers .

  3. Kalbelia dance have movements similar to a snake dance.

  4. A been A Snake Charmer

  5. Snakes are carried in bamboo baskets.

  6. A snake dances when the been moves.

  7. Removing poison

  8. There are only four types of snakes that are poisonous in our country. They are -

  9. COBRA

  10. Medicines are made from plants collected from forests for snake bites.

  11. Like snake-charmers , there are people who depend on animals for their livelihood. They are ---

  12. Ringmasters in circus

  13. A monkey trainer

  14. A Mahout

  15. A fortune teller

  16. Snakes are friends of farmers . Field rat

  17. All snakes are not poisonous . Do not tease or harm the snakes . Prepared by - S.Vijayakumari PRT

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