As most of the dance items exhibit vim and vigour moods, in the earlier days this Chhau dance had been performed only by the mole artists, even if, the role of female characters are also played by the male artists dressed in female costume. Apart from his own view, Mohanta (1993:12) has analyzed about five basic causes responsible for the non-participation of female artists in Chhau dance. These are the important factor accountable for their non-participation.

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