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Kaura, also known as Kauda and Chudka, is a folk musical performance indigenous to the Western hilly regions of Nepal mostly famous among Gurung, Magar, Dura, Darai, Kumal. Kauda was believed to be developed in Rodhi Culture system.

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Kaura, also known as Kauda and Chudka, is a folk musical performance indigenous to the Western hilly regions of Nepal mostly famous among Gurung, Magar, Dura, Darai, Kumal. Kauda was believed to be developed in Rodhi Culture system. 1

Kauda/Chudka song. The Kauda is a traditional dance form, originated in Western part of Nepal where community like Gurung, Magar, Dura, Darai, Kumal resides. It typically involves rhythmic movements accompanied by traditional music, often performed during festivals or cultural celebrations to showcase the community's heritage and identity. 1

The text above is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Kaura (dance)”, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. 1

Kaura is Folk musical performance, Nepal, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2

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