BAGURUMBA DOHOU BUTTERFLY DANCER (WORLD RECORD)

Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 was a massive cultural performance held on January 17, 2026 at Sarusajai (Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah) Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, India. It brought together over 10,000 Bodo artistes in a synchronized presentation of the traditional Bagurumba folk dance — often called the “Butterfly Dance” for its graceful, flowing movements inspired by butterflies, birds, flowers and nature.

🌏 World-Record Attempt
The performance was intended as a world-record attempt for the largest synchronized Bagurumba dance with more than 10,000 performers. Organisers collected evidence to submit to Guinness World Records, though final certification is subject to GWR review.

👯‍♀️ Participation & Scale
Over 10,000 artists, including around 8,000 dancers from 81 assembly constituencies across 23 districts of Assam, took part, representing widespread regional participation.

The programme was titled “Bagurumba Dwhou 2026” — dwhou means wave in the Bodo language.

Artists wore traditional Bodo attire and moved in beautifully choreographed circles and lines, portraying unity and cultural identity.
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🌿 Cultural Significance
Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo community (Assam’s indigenous group), known for rhythms and movements that evoke butterflies, birds, flowers, leaves and nature.

Performed traditionally by women (with men playing instruments), it symbolizes peace, harmony, fertility, joy and connection with nature.
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The dance is closely associated with Bwisagu (Bodo New Year) and other local festivals.
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🇮🇳 National Attention
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event and highlighted the cultural importance of the performance as a celebration of Bodo heritage.

Reporter
Karnataka, Bangalore
S V Shivananda