Himachali Traditional Dance | Choltu Dance | Culture of Theog |

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Choltu dance is the local traditional dance from upper Shimla region of Theog, Matyana, Rajana, Kandru, Shilaroo and many other places of Upper Himachal.
The Dance was performed at Devta Chikhreswar Prangan Janog ( Theog)
August 2017.
Performance by Sanskrtik Dal Janog & Mannan


Labels: Explore Himachal, Heritage of Himachal, Himachal Culture, Temple of Himachal
Himachali Traditional Dance | Choltu Dance | Culture of Theog |


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