Question
Download Solution PDFGaur Maria is an important ritualistic dance from which state?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Chhattisgarh.Key Points
- Gaur Maria is an important ritualistic dance form of the Bison Horn Maria tribes who live in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
- The dance imitates the movement of a bison and is performed in a group by both men and women.
- Other important dances of Chhattisgarh:
- Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.
Additional Information
- The Indian States and Folk Dances
- Andhra Pradesh- Kuchipudi, Bhamakalpam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
- Assam- Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
- Bihar- Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
- Gujarat- Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
- Haryana- Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
- Himachal Pradesh- Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
- Jammu and Kashmir- Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
- Karnataka- Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
- Kerala- Kathakali (Classical), Ottamthullal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.
- Maharashtra- Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.
- Odisha- Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.
- West Bengal- Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
- Punjab- Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.
- Rajasthan- Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.
- Tamil Nadu- Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
- Uttar Pradesh- Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
- Uttarakhand- Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.
- Goa- Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
- Madhya Pradesh- Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.
- Jharkhand- Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
- Arunachal- Pradesh Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.
- Manipur- Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha.
- Meghalaya- Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
- Mizoram- Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam.
- Nagaland- Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.
- Tripura- Hojagiri.
- Sikkim- Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.
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