Raut Nacha is a dance performed by

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as, a caste which are descendants of

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. For them it is as a symbol of worship to Krishna. They perform the dance at the time of 'dev udhni ekadashi'. It is believed that it is time of awakening of Gods after brief rest according to Hindu panchang (calendar).

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Dances of India Folk dances of Chhattisgarh {{india-dance-stub