Leja song has a prominent place in the surrounding villages of
Jagdalpur in
Chhattisgarh. The Leja has its origin from the 'send off' ritual to some dear one. The word 'Leja' literally means 'take it'. Any subject could be the theme of the Leja songs. The rhyming lines of Leja songs serve as a relic and could be recited to unfold any song. These songs are mostly sung by the
Bhatra and the
Panka tribes.
