Question
Download Solution PDFKalbelia is a famous folk dance of which Indian state?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Rajasthan.
Key Points
- Kalbelia is a folk dance mainly performed by the Kalbelia Community in Rajasthan.
- It is also known by other names like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer Dance'.
- It was included in UNESCO's representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from the year 2010.
- In Kalbelia dance, males play generally various traditional instruments, and females of the Kalbelia Community perform the dance.
- Kalbelia dance is one of the most sensuous dances among all Rajasthani dances.
Additional Information
- Rajasthan: (As of February 2024)
- Chief Minister - Shri Bhajanlal Sharma
- Governor - Kalraj Mishra
- Famous Dances - Ghoomar, Bhavai, Kalbelia, Chari, Chakri and Gair
- National Park - Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Maharashtra Dance forms are Lavani Dance, Dhangari Gaja, Folk Dances, Koli Dances, Tamasha etc.
- Kerala Dance forms are Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Thirvathirakali, Chakyar Koothu etc.
- Gujarat Dance forms are Dandiya Raas, Garba, Tippani, Padhar etc.
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