What is Gondhal pooja? Kantara-like Marathi ritual behind India's 2027 Oscar film entry where people dance
- Posted on September 18, 2026
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What is Gondhal pooja? Kantara-like Marathi ritual behind India's 2027 Oscar film entry where people dance
Marathi thriller Gondhal has been selected as India's official entry for the 2027 Oscars. The film is set during a night-long Gondhal ritual in rural Maharashtra, a traditional form of music, dance and deity worship. Here's what Gondhal pooja is, how the ritual is performed and whether the film can be compared with Kantara.
