‘Dalkhai’ is a folk dance of which of the following states of India? 

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  1. Punjab
  2. Kerala
  3. Odisha
  4. Karnataka

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Option 3 : Odisha
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The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

  • Dalkhai is a popular folk dance of the state of Odisha in India, especially in the western parts of the state.
  • The dance is usually performed by young girls and women during the festival of Dussehra and is accompanied by traditional musical instruments like the dhol, nagara, and harmonium.
  • The dance is characterized by fast-paced movements, synchronized steps, and energetic hand gestures, and is often performed in a circular formation.
  • The lyrics of the songs that accompany the dance usually revolve around themes of love, nature, and mythology, and are sung in the local Odia language.

Additional Information 

State Folk Dance
Punjab
Bhangra
Kerala Theyyam
Odisha Dalkhai, Ghumura Dance, Chhau dance
Karnataka Dollu Kunitha
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