Mussol Khel: A tradition that has endured with time

Step into the rich tradition of Chandor village in South Goa and witness the centuries-old mussol nach. Discover the unique Christian Kshatriya community of Chandor and their annual pestle-pounding dance.

Mussol nach, also known as mussol khel, is a cherished traditional dance form in Chandor, South Goa. The Christian Kshatriyas, locally known as chardes and belonging to the warrior community, faithfully perform this dance every year.

Dressed in dhotis, jackets, turbans, and adorned with ghungroos, they gracefully dance in circular movements, wielding pestles in their hands. They move from house to house, performing the mussol khel.

In homes where a family member has passed away, they offer prayers in remembrance of the departed soul. Watch how Cotta in Chandor celebrated this unique dance.