Dhimsa is a tribal dance form that is performed primarily by Porja caste women in Andhra Pradesh .

Dhimsa originated in Koraput district in the Odisha State, but has almost become an official dance of Visakhapatnam. Dhimsa means "sound of the foot steps". Dhimsa is in the groove with the culture of this region, especially with places near Araku Valley and Borra Caves.Earlier unmarried youth used to dance. There is no discrimination , people belonging to this tribe irrespective of the wealth they possess, the power etc,they feel united and participate in dhimsa. It is generally played as a relief time during their working hours. Each dance movement resembles their daily activity like picking leaves or plants,farmming activities, tradition culture during matrimonial alliances, protecting them from wild life etc.

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