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Download Solution PDFKalbelia dance is generally performed in which of the following states of India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Rajasthan.Key PointsKalbelia Dance: A Traditional Dance from Rajasthan
- Kalbelia dance is a special dance from Rajasthan, India.
- It's also called the 'Snake Charmer Dance.'
- People from the Kalbelia tribe (The Snake Experts) perform this dance.
- They used to catch snakes and sell their venom.
- This unique job has influenced their dance and culture.
- It got famous worldwide and is recognized by UNESCO since 2010.
- The main instrument is called 'Poongi' or 'Been,' which is like a musical pipe.
- Other instruments like drums, tambourines, and more are used.
- Women are usually the dancers. They move like snakes while dancing. Their clothes are special: a top, a headscarf, and a long skirt.
- The clothes are mostly black with red decorations and shiny thread patterns. They wear traditional jewelry and sometimes even mirrors on their clothes.
- There's no school or written lessons for this dance. The knowledge is shared by talking and showing to the next generation.
Additional Information
| Folk Dance | State |
|---|---|
| Ghoomar | Rajasthan |
| Garba, Raas | Gujarat |
| Giddha, Bhangra | Punjab |
| Lavani | Maharashtra |
| Kalbelia, Bhavai | Rajasthan |
| Yakshagana | Karnataka |
| Bihu | Assam |
| Jhumar | Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal |
| Chhau | Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal |
| Tamang Selo | Sikkim |
| Dandiya | Gujarat |
| Theyyam | Kerala |
| Thirayattam | Kerala |
| Rouff | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Dollu Kunitha | Karnataka |
| Fugdi | Goa |
| Hikat | Himachal Pradesh |
| Cheraw | Mizoram |
| Hojagiri | Tripura |
| Kang Chingba | Manipur |
| Jatra | Odisha |
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