Dance
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⬥ Indian classical dance techniques such as Rasa and Bhaava have originated from - From Bharat Muni's Natyashastra
⬥ Lavani , Povada , Koli , Waghya Murali and Dhangari Gaja are folk dances – From Maharashtra
⬥ Satriya's one-act play is called - Ankia Nut
⬥ Most of the classical dance forms of India originated in — From Natya Shastra
⬥ The dance form of Goa which is also known as ' Warrior Dance ' - Horse Modani
⬥ Manipuri dance is based on whose Raasleela theme - Radha and Krishna
⬥ Sattriya ( Assam ) recognized as a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi - in 2000
⬥ UNESCO recognized Kerala's ritual - drama ' Mudiyettu ' as ' Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ' - in 2010
⬥ Thullal dance originated in - From Kerala
⬥ ' Ka Shad Mastieh ' or victory dance of the Khasi tribe is related to - From Meghalaya
⬥ Maimata is a popular folk dance – Of Tripura
⬥ Bharatanatyam dance is traditionally performed - In Carnatic music
⬥ Thumri music is related to - From Kathak ( Uttar Pradesh )
⬥ The male form of Manipuri classical dance is called - Choloms
⬥ A practice session is held before a Kathakali dance , which is called - ' Service period
⬥ Acting that involves the use of costumes , jewellery , facial make-up, etc. - dietary acting
⬥ The Siddis have a cultural history of about 300 years in Gujarat , who are known - For his unique dance Siddhi Dhamaal
⬥ Natwari dance is related to – From Kathak dance
⬥ Dandari - Gusadi festival is celebrated - By Raj Gond and Kolam tribes
⬥ Paika dance of Jharkhand is performed ( male members ) - By Munda tribe
Gaur Maria , a dance form – Of Chhattisgarh
⬥ Lebang Boomni Dance is a harvest dance – Of Tripura
⬥ Bharatanatyam was banned by the British government - In 1910
⬥ The victory of truth over untruth is celebrated in Maharashtra - Songi Mukhavten Dance by
⬥ Songi is a mask dance – Of Maharashtra
⬥ Songi Mukhavten dance represents Narasimha - In the form of Lord Vishnu
⬥ Rikham pad dance is related to - From Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Soft and feminine presentation is called the - chorea
⬥ Indian classical dances have two fundamental aspects - Lasya and Tandava
⬥ The word ' Kathak ' has originated from - From the story
⬥ The technique of classical dance was codified in the 5th century BCE – By Bharat Muni
⬥ Lambadi dance is a folk dance style - Of the Banjara tribe
⬥ Kalbelia ( Snake Charmer Dance ) is a famous folk dance – Of Rajasthan
⬥ Kalbelia dance is performed - By Kalbelia community
⬥ Balti dance is related to From Ladakh
⬥ The form of conveying meaning through body movements is known as - body acting
⬥ Mundari dance of Munda tribe is related to – From Jharkhand
⬥ Tapu dance is performed - By Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Chali , Jhumura and Nadu are Bhangi forms - Sattriya classical dance
⬥ Dhimsa folk dance is performed by the Poraja tribes In Araku Valley ( Andhra Pradesh )
⬥ Kandyan dance is a traditional dance form - Sri Lankan
⬥ Tippani , Hudo , Mer Raas , Palli Jag Garabo are folk dances – From Gujarat
Kathak dance is related to - From Hindustani Classical Music
⬥ Non folk dance is performed by Bhil community - In the state of Rajasthan
⬥ ' Nat ' is the traditional singing style associated with – From Manipuri Dance
⬥ Raas , Sankirtan and Thang - Ta are popular forms - Manipuri Dance
⬥ Manipuri is the earliest form of dance - Lai Haroba
⬥ Dollu Kunitha , Bhoot and Balakat dances are related - From the state of Karnataka
⬥ The drum is decorated with colorful clothes - In the dance of Dollu Kunitha
⬥ Laho dance is performed - By the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya
⬥ Paika dance is performed by the Munda tribe - In the Chota Nagpur Plateau region
⬥ Chavittukali dance is related to - From the state of Kerala
⬥ Gugga folk dance is performed by men – In Haryana
⬥ Thevitichiyattam , Nangai Natakam and Dasiyattam - Mohiniyattam dance forms are
⬥ Garba , Dandiya Raas , Tippani Juriyun dances are popular - In the state of Gujarat
⬥ ' Sarhul ' dance festival is performed in Jharkhand - By Oraon tribe
⬥ Jagoi and Thabal Chongba are famous dances – From Manipur
⬥ Saraikela Chhau is a popular dance – Of Jharkhand
⬥ Ghuri folk dance ( performed by women ) - In Himachal Pradesh region
⬥ Chari folk dance is mainly performed by women – In Rajasthan
⬥ Kamsalelok Dance – Of Karnataka
⬥ Padayani folk dance is performed in Bhadrakali temple – From Kerala
⬥ The bamboo dance of Mizoram is called - Cheraw Dance
⬥ The princely state mainly associated with Kathak was - Awadh
Pakhavaj letters are used to end which classical dance - Odissi
⬥ Dance that features painted masks , large skirts , heavy jackets , lots of jewelry, and tall headdresses - Kathakali
⬥ Dance where the dancers form anticlockwise circles with concentric circles in opposite directions - in Garba dance
⬥ Kuchipudi , a Yakshagana style , was conceived by Sidhendra Yogi - in the 17th century
⬥ The number of Indian classical dance styles recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy is - 8
⬥ Jhijhiya dance is performed to please the rain god ' Indra ' for good rain and harvest – In Bihar
⬥ The tribe that performs the Bagurumba folk dance in Assam - Bodo Tribe ⬥ Grida folk dance is related to - From Madhya Pradesh
⬥ ' Gonf ' is a famous folk dance - From Goa ⬥ Kud , a folk dance , which is related From Jammu and Kashmir
⬥ Chang Lo tribal dance is performed by the Chang tribe – In Nagaland
⬥ Gunakant Datta Borbyan was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - For Sattriya dance
⬥ Fugdi is a folk dance - From Goa ⬥ Tashi Sabdo dance is related to - From Sikkim
⬥ Agni , Mardana Jhumar , Fagua dance are related – From Jharkhand
⬥ Koli is a folk dance – Maharashtra and Goa
⬥ ' Lambadi ' folk dance is related to From Andhra Pradesh
⬥ Chuphat is a folk dance - of Sikkim
⬥ Zo Mal folk dance is related to - From Sikkim
⬥ Mohiniyattam dance is performed by women - In honor of Lord Vishnu
⬥ Gotipua , the dance of Odisha , is performed - In honor of Lord Jagannath
⬥ Bhama Kalapam classical dance - drama is related to - From Kuchipudi
⬥ Saila , Panthi , Pandavani , Raut Nacha dance are related - From Chhattisgarh
⬥ Ghodemodini is a folk dance - From Goa ⬥ Chholia , martial dance related to - From Uttarakhand
⬥ The main themes of Kathak are related to - From Vaishnavism
Bhangra , Luddi , Giddha are folk dances – From Punjab
⬥ Jagoi and Cholom are the two main divisions - Manipuri Dance
⬥ Sattriya dance of Assam is inspired by - From the Bhakti movement
⬥ The classical work ' Hastalakshana Deepika ' dance is related to - From Kathakali
⬥ Matki dance is related to - From Madhya Pradesh
⬥ Gugga , Khoria and Faag dances are related to - From Haryana
⬥ Hurka Baul Dance , performed during the cultivation of maize and paddy – In Uttarakhand
⬥ Kummi dance is related to - From Tamil Nadu
⬥ Cherav folk dance is related to - From Mizoram
⬥ Bharatanatyam was originally known as - In the name of Sadir Attam
⬥ Gotipua is a traditional dance form – Of Odisha
⬥ Hand gestures in Mohiniyattam which are mainly adopted from Hastalakshana Deepika text are - 24
⬥ Gavari is related to dance - drama - From Rajasthan
⬥ Purulia , Mayurbhanj , Seraikela are sub-types - Chhau Dance
⬥ Charu Sija Mathur is a synonym - Manipuri dance
⬥ Kolannalu , folk dance popularly known as - Names of Stick Dances
⬥ Wangala is a famous folk dance – Of Meghalaya
⬥ Bharatanatyam dance developed - From ' Ekaharyalsyanga '
⬥ Konark Dance Festival is held every year for 5 days – In Odisha
⬥ Varnam is one of the stages of classical dance - of Bharatanatyam
⬥ Khajuraho Dance Festival was started by the Government of India in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Arts Council - In 1975
⬥ Khon , the masked drama dance performance , which depicts the glory of Lord Rama , is related to - From Thailand
Theyyam , a religious art form - From Kerala
⬥ Veera Natyam is a ritual dance form – of Andhra Pradesh
⬥ Lotiya is regional music – Of Rajasthan
⬥ It is a type of folk drama based on the life of Lord Krishna - ' Raasleela
⬥ " Yakshagana " folk dance is related to - From Karnataka
⬥ Chhau dance was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List - In 2010
⬥ Ladakh's Buddhist chanting music was included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List - in 2012
⬥ The tradition of Vedic chanting was included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List - In 2008
⬥ A freestyle dance in which performers dance with clay pots filled with burning incense - Dhunuchi Naach
⬥ The ancient dance teacher or guru of Bharatanatyam is popularly called - Nattuvanar
⬥ Veedhi – Bhagavatam ' is a famous dance form – of Andhra Pradesh
⬥ Lavani is a folk dance – Of Maharashtra
⬥ The hand gestures used in Indian classical dances are called - currency
⬥ Ghoomar is traditionally performed - By Bhil tribe ( Rajasthan )
⬥ Mayurbhanj Chhau dance is performed – In Odisha
⬥ Purulia Chhau dance is performed – In West Bengal
⬥ Raas Leela first originated as a dance form in 1779 - By Bhagyachandra ( Meitei Raja )
⬥ Danda - Nacha ( a dance form of Odisha ) tells the story - of Lord Shiva
⬥ Gaur Maria dance is related to - From Chhattisgarh
⬥ The element of Kuchipudi dance in which the artist balances his feet on the edge of a brass plate - Tarangam
⬥ Kathak is a competitive game between the dancer and the tabla player - Jugalbandi
⬥ The rasa that best expresses love is - Makeup juice
Mudiyettu is a ritual dance drama from Kerala based on the mythological story of war - Between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika
⬥ According to ' Natya Shastra ' , Mohiniyattam is a form - Of Lasya dance
⬥ Mohiniyattam dance depicts the essence of a play through dance and singing, where the song is traditionally - In the Manipravala language
⬥ A dance form of Nagaland performed as a preparation for a hunting expedition , known as - In the name of Sadal Kekai
⬥ It is a dance posture in which the rhythm is maintained by bending the legs - Bharatanatyam
⬥ The classical dance style depicted on the gopuram of the Chidambaram temple is - Bharatanatyam
⬥ Bharatanatyam expresses which South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas - of Shaivism
⬥ Daskathiya is a tribal dance – Of Odisha
⬥ It is a dance performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand - I will take it
⬥ Changai dance is related to - From Nagaland
⬥ Alarippu is a dance pose - Bharatanatyam's
⬥ Thabal Chongba is a folk dance – From Manipur
⬥ Bhavai ( costume or drama ) is a popular folk drama form – Of Gujarat
⬥ Paika , Ghumra and Dhap are folk dances – Of Odisha
⬥ Raigarh Gharana is related to - From Kathak
⬥ Jamda folk dance is related to – From Jharkhand
⬥ Kalasam is a dance sequence - of Kathakali
⬥ Kajri is a folk song and dance whose was originated – In Uttar Pradesh
⬥ Chhau dance is present - In 3 main styles
⬥ Kalakshetra style is related to - From Bharatanatyam
⬥ Kud is a folk dance – of Jammu and Kashmir
The theoretical foundation of Bharatanatyam is found in - In Natya Shastra
⬥ Vazhuvur is one of the styles - Bharatanatyam's
⬥ Luddi is a folk dance – Of Punjab
⬥ Raas - Leela is associated with which classical dance style? is recognised as - Of Manipuri
⬥ The oldest gharana of Kathak dance - Banaras
⬥ Bhortal dance is famous – In Assam
⬥ Lai Haroba is the earliest form - Manipuri dance
⬥ joenpa legso is a welcome dance - Of Bhutan
⬥ Soil - Akhaura is related to - from Sattriya dance
⬥ Nalacharitham drama is related to - From Kathakali
⬥ It is a dance performed by the Kamar tribe of Madhya Pradesh - Thirteen claps
⬥ Mangalacharana , Sthayi , Pallavi , Abhinaya and Moksha are the parts - Odissi dance
⬥ It is a traditional dance mainly performed during Navaratri - Garba
⬥ This is a dance style associated with the worship of Lord Jagannath - Odyssey
⬥ Classical dance form that begins with the drumming called Kelikottu - Kathakali
⬥ Zangtalam is a popular dance of Mizoram which is performed - Paahteby tribe
⬥ Non dance is performed – By the Bhil community of Rajasthan
⬥ Kargam folk dance is related to - From Tamil Nadu
⬥ Bhoot Kola , a spirit worship ritual dance – Of Karnataka
⬥ Suggi is a famous folk dance – Of Karnataka
⬥ It is a dance performed by Devadasis in the temples of Tamil Nadu - Bharatanatyam ( Dasiyattam )
⬥ The snake charmer dance of Rajasthan is known for - As Kalbelia dance
Ekharya , where a dancer plays multiple roles in a single performance , is related to - In Bharatanatyam
⬥ Jagoi and Cholom are the two main parts - Manipuri Dance
⬥ Kathakali originated in Southern India in the seventeenth century - Under the protection of the Prince of Carnatic
⬥ It is a dance performed during Dussehra in Mithila region ( Bihar ) - Zhijiya
⬥ Sangphao tribal dance is performed – In Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Tapunritya of Arunachal Pradesh is performed - by Adi tribe
⬥ The famous dance form Charkula is related to - From Uttar Pradesh
⬥ It is a dance performed during the worship of Murugan, the Hindu god of war - Kavadi Attam
⬥ Rauf is a folk dance - of Jammu and Kashmir
⬥ The main theme of Manipuri dance is - Devotion
⬥ Panthi dance style is related to - From Chhattisgarh
⬥ Depicted in the gopuram of Chidambaram Temple ( Tamil Nadu ) - Bharatanatyam Mudras
⬥ Ghoomar is a folk dance – Of Rajasthan
⬥ Kuchipudi dance is performed - With Carnatic Music
⬥ Bharatanatyam music is related to - Karnataka style
⬥ There is a special dance performed in West Bengal after recovery from smallpox - Brita Dance
⬥ Colorful makeup and unique masks depict ancient martial arts - Kathakali's
⬥ Hai - Haq Dance is related to - From Tripura
⬥ Gugga dance is a traditional folk dance – Of Haryana
⬥ Zo - Mal - Folk dance is related to - From Lepcha community ( Sikkim )
⬥ Sattriya is a dance developed from the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam .
⬥ The dance in which the artist never makes eye contact with the audience - Manipuri
The dance performed by the women of Maharashtra is - Lavani
⬥ Tarangamel folk dance is related to - From Goa
⬥ Buia dance style is related to - Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Classical dance form in which different colours are used on the face to symbolise the characters - Kathakali
⬥ Dance style which is mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavahara Mala - Mohiniyattam
⬥ Dhaman is a dance style which is related to - From Himachal Pradesh
⬥ Rangabati is a folk dance – Of Odisha
⬥ Nupa dance is related to - From Manipur
⬥ Borgeet , is a musical composition used is done - In Sattriya dance
⬥ It is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan performed by the Kanjar tribe - Chakri
⬥ Mundari is a famous dance – Of Jharkhand
⬥ Zangtalam , Chailam , Cherav dance is related to - From Mizoram
⬥ Folk dance Hojagiri is related to From North - East India
⬥ Mohiniyattam is related to - from Lord Vishnu
⬥ Kathakali is related to - From Lord Krishna
⬥ Ghoomar dance style developed by Bhil tribes was done - To worship Goddess Saraswati
⬥ The main percussion instrument used in the performance of Mohiniyattam dance is - Edakka
⬥ Classical dance which is called the dance of storytellers - Kathak
⬥ Folk dance that depicts a mock battle between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura - Dandiya Raas
⬥ It is a dance style influenced by Bihu dance - Sattriya
⬥ Dance of Jharkhand which is mainly performed by tribal women during the farming season - Mother Jhumu
⬥ It is a dance form of Assam performed by ' Kulis ' ( tea garden workers ) during autumn - Jhumar
Drums are prominently used as a part of dance movements - in Pung Cholom ( Manipuri )
⬥ The dance form that depicts the suffering of women whose spouses are away from home - Birha
⬥ Gatka is the traditional fighting style of Nihang Sikh warriors - From Punjab
⬥ ' Mudiyettu ' is a traditional folk drama form - From Kerala
⬥ ' Allekkaradi ' is a tribal dance form – From Kerala
⬥ The ' Vaghya Murali ' dance associated with Lord Khandoba originated from – In Maharashtra
⬥ Sangrai is a folk dance – Of Tripura
⬥ Dance dedicated to temples, formerly known as Sadir - Bharatanatyam
⬥ India's first traditional dance form which has been redesigned as a dramatic art - Bharatanatyam
⬥ The dance of the Meitei people is related to Vaishnavism - Manipuri Dance
⬥ Ummat - Aat is a folk dance form performed - Coorg ( Karnataka )
⬥ Bharatanatyam dance recital is performed - By Nattuvanar
⬥ Lava is a popular folk dance - Minicoy Island
⬥ It is a popular mask dance of South Malabar – Kummattikali
⬥ Dance performed by women with burning lamps while keeping chairs on the head - Chari dance
⬥ It is a dance combining speech , mime and pure dance - Kuchipudi
⬥ Veeragasen Nritya is performed during Dussehra festival - of Karnataka state
⬥ Rathwa ni Gher is a dance performed by the Rathwa tribe on the occasion of Holi – Of Gujarat
⬥ Ratwai dance style is related to - Mewati tribe
⬥ Tillana style is related to - From Bharatanatyam
⬥ 'Chad Sukra ', a popular traditional dance - festival of Meghalaya , is celebrated - Sowing as a festival
⬥ The community of Sikkim which is traditionally associated with the folk dance Chu - Phat - Lepcha community
⬥ Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy is located at – In Imphal
⬥ Kamsale is a traditional dance form - of Karnataka state
Rikhampada is a traditional dance – of Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ The dance form of Mizoram which is specially performed by rural guests is - Khuallam
⬥ A folk dance of Odisha which depicts the life of Lord Krishna - In Ranpa dance
⬥ Maimata , a popular dance of the Kaloi community - of Tripura state
⬥ Bhaand is a Pather dance style – Of Kashmir
⬥ Aaluyattu is a folk dance form - of the state of Nagaland
⬥ Bolak - Aat dance style is related to - From Karnataka
⬥ Hallisaka is the original group dance – Of Gujarat
⬥ Birhor dance is a tribal folk dance – Of Jharkhand
⬥ ' Kadasa ' is a dance performed by women carrying urns – Of Jharkhand
⬥ A dance which is a harmonious combination of five fine art forms - Kathakali
⬥ Kolkali is a popular dance form - of Lakshadweep
⬥ Saila dance performed by boys after harvesting is related to - From Chhattisgarh
⬥ ' Royal dance of Ladakh Is - Shondol
⬥ Dangi is a folk dance – Of Himachal Pradesh
⬥ Dalkhai is a folk dance – Of Odisha
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⬥ Mayurbhanj Chhau Dance – Of Odisha
⬥ Padayani is a ritual dance performed in Bhadrakali temple - From Kerala
⬥ Puducherry Mengaradi folk dance ( related to Ramayana ) is performed - At Villianur Temple
⬥ Siddi Dhamal dance is related to - From Gujarat
⬥ ' Alkap ' is a traditional dance - drama performed in Jharkhand and which state ? – of West Bengal
⬥ ' Huli Vesha ' is a popular folk dance – Of Karnataka
⬥ Harvest dance which is popular in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh - Jawara Dance
Rai is primarily a folk dance – Of Madhya Pradesh
⬥ A dance from Andhra Pradesh which is similar to the stick dance - Kolanalunritya
⬥ Paika dance is famous – In Odisha
⬥ Rengma is mainly a folk dance – Of Nagaland
⬥ Sattriya dance started in 15th century AD . did in Went - By Saint Mahapurush Shankardev
⬥ Thang Ta is a unique martial dance form – From Manipur
⬥ It is a folk art performed in the North Malabar region of Kerala - Kolkali
⬥ A folk dance of Himachal Pradesh which ends with a yagya - Nati Dance
⬥ Khajuraho Dance Festival was started in - In 1975
⬥ Khajuraho Dance Festival was established by the Government of India with whose cooperation ? - Madhya Pradesh Arts Council
⬥ Bharatanatyam is a classical dance - from Tamilnadu
⬥ Kerala has two classical dances - Kathakali and Mohiniyattam
⬥ Kuchipudi classical dance originated in – In Andhra Pradesh
Manipuri is a classical dance – From Manipur
⬥ Kathak is a classical dance – Of Uttar Pradesh
⬥ It is the classical dance of Odisha - Odyssey
⬥ Sattriya is classical dance – Of Assam
⬥ Changsang Dance by Chang Tribe of Nagaland is done - During the Nakulam festival
⬥ Rechungma , Gha To Kito and Chi Ramunritya – From Sikkim
⬥ Jat - Jatin is a popular folk dance – Of Bihar
⬥ Indian classical dance which was revealed to the famous sage Bharata by Lord Brahma , who This dance was codified by - In ' Natya Shastra '
⬥ Hudka Bol is a folk dance – Of Uttarakhand
⬥ Bardo Cham is a folk dance – of Arunachal Pradesh
Gaur Maria is a folk dance – Of Chhattisgarh
⬥ Dandiya dance is related to - From Gujarat
⬥ Dhalo is a popular ritual folk dance - From Goa
⬥ Gambhira Nritya , performed using various wooden masks – In West Bengal
⬥ Mando is a folk dance - From Goa
⬥ Traditional theatre of Kerala where 8 plays are performed in 8 days - Krishnanattam
⬥ Michael Jackson's 1991 music video ' Black or White ' is the only one to feature an Indian dance style - Odyssey
⬥ Sikkimese are known for their amazing mask dance - For Cham
⬥ Classical dance which in its present form is influenced by the Mughal tradition - Kathak
⬥ Dumhal dance style is related to – From Jammu and Kashmir
⬥ The dance style ' Chharhi ' originated from - From Himachal Pradesh
⬥ Mathura folk dance is popular – In Telangana
⬥ Nat Pooja , Bihu and Chongli are folk dances of Assam
⬥ A popular folk song of Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh dance - Saddle
⬥ Chholia dance is related to - From Uttarakhand
⬥ Spaao is Dance – From Ladakh
⬥ Cherav ( Bamboo Dance ) is related to - From Mizoram
⬥ A South Indian classical dance form meaning ' story - drama ' - Kathakali
⬥ Indian dance style ' Manipuri ' is mostly based on which theme - Krishna - on the gopis
⬥ Tapali and Dagla are folk dances – From Chhattisgarh
⬥ Raut Nacha is a famous tribal dance – Of Chhattisgarh
⬥ Parichakali is a popular folk dance - of Lakshadweep
⬥ Kajari folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is related to - Rain - Season
Maruni dance is related to - From Sikkim
⬥ refers to the dance performed by young boys in Odisha - From ' Gotipua '
⬥ ' Dollukunitha ' ( folk dance ) is – Of Karnataka
⬥ Performers wear a cylindrical skirt called ' potioi ' - in Manipuri dance
⬥ Tribhanga Mudra is related to - From Odissi dance style
⬥ Laho is a dance – Of Meghalaya
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⬥ Jhali is a folk dance – Of Himachal Pradesh
⬥ ' Devdhani ' dance of Assam is related to - Snake Goddess from Mansa
⬥ Mayilattam ( dance of South India ) is known for - By the name of Peacock Dance
⬥ Natpuja is a folk dance – Of Assam
⬥ Mahari dance style is a dance form - Odissi dance
⬥ Hunta dance of Jharkhand is related to - From the Santhal tribal community
⬥ Manipuri dance often depicts scenes from life - Of Lord Krishna
Meaning of ' Mohiniyattam ' is - Dance of Mohini ( Enchantress )
⬥ Dollukunitha , a folk dance of Karnataka is performed - For Lord Shiva
⬥ ' Tippani ' is a famous dance – Of Gujarat
⬥ The gestures used in Bharatanatyam are called - currency
⬥ There are many coins in the gopuram of Chidambaram temple - Bharatanatyam's
⬥ ' Jhora ' dance is performed as a celebration of the spring season – In Uttarakhand
⬥ The Hindu deity associated with Mohiniyattam dance is - Lord Vishnu
⬥ Mohiniattam is the instrument used in dance - Edkka
⬥ The storytellers have a classical dance - Narrator
⬥ Sattriya dance style was introduced - By Mahapurusha Shankardev
⬥ Kalbelia is a folk dance – Of Rajasthan
⬥ Folk dance that depicts a mythical struggle between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura - Dandiya Raas
⬥ Sattriya dance style is influenced by - From Bihu dance
⬥ Dance of Jharkhand which is mainly performed by tribal women during the farming season - Mother Jhumar
⬥ The dance drama Bhamakalpam based on Kuchipudi was composed by - By Siddhendra Yogi
⬥ Garba and Dandiya are popular folk dances of Gujarat , which are performed - During Navratri
⬥ The dance style called ' Hi - Nritya ' was created by – By Uday Shankar
⬥ It is a dance of Assam performed by ' coolies ' in autumn - Jhumur Dance
⬥ ' Dhimsa ' is a folk dance – of Andhra Pradesh
⬥ Lavani is a popular dance – Of Maharashtra
⬥ Tappu dance is performed – In Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ ' Karagam ' is a folk dance - from Tamilnadu
⬥ Bhadam dance is popular - In Bharia tribe
⬥ ' Saila ' is a folk dance which is performed with bamboo sticks – In Chhattisgarh
⬥ ' Ahirai ' is a folk dance - Of the Bharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh
⬥ ' Fugdi ' is a folk dance - From Goa
⬥ In which month is ' Fugdi ' celebrated - Bhadrapad
⬥ ' Phugdi ' folk dance is celebrated – By women from the Konkan region
⬥ Bhagoria dance is performed by Bhils – In Madhya Pradesh
⬥ Cherav dance is a traditional bamboo dance - of Mizoram
Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form which developed from – In Karnataka
⬥ A sword dance depicting the martial arts tradition of the Kumaoni tribe - Chholia Dance
⬥ Lebang Boomni Dance is a harvest dance – Of Tripura
⬥ This is Lamulok Dance – of Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Aji Lamu is a folk dance which is performed - by Monpa tribe
⬥ Chang Lo dance is performed by the Chang tribe – In Nagaland
Jagoi is a famous dance form – of Manipur
⬥ ' Laho ' is a popular dance – Of Meghalaya
⬥ Kharaiti is a martial dance performed with swords – In Himachal Pradesh
⬥ Chutki is a traditional dance form - of Sikkim
⬥'Khullam ' is a folk dance – of Mizoram
⬥ Hurka Baul is a famous dance – Of Uttarakhand
⬥ Goddess Amba is the presiding deity of which dance - Bhavai Dance
⬥ ' Grida ' is a folk dance – Of Madhya Pradesh
⬥ Bhavai is a folk dance – Of Rajasthan
⬥ The dance in which utensils are kept on the head of the dancer involves balancing - Bhavai Dance
⬥ Paika dance is performed by a tribal community – In Jharkhand
⬥ It is a folk dance performed by holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other - Paika Dance
⬥ Mundari dance is related to – From Jharkhand
⬥ ' Faag ' is a folk dance – Of Haryana
⬥ Cham Mask Dance is celebrated - In Bhutan
⬥ Dhangar puja dance style is - From Goa
Gotipua is a folk dance – Of Odisha
⬥ Chhau dance forms are included in UNESCO's heritage dances has been included - in 2010
⬥ Suva is a folk dance related to - From Chhattisgarh
⬥ While performing Suva folk dance, women act like which bird? - Parrot
⬥' Ponung ' is a folk dance , which is related to - From Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Dumhal is a famous folk dance – of Jammu and Kashmir
⬥' Manduk Shabdam , a story of a frog , is presented - In Kuchipudi dance
⬥ Bagurumba is a group dance performed By Bodo community
⬥ Jhijhiya is a famous cultural dance – Of Bihar
⬥ Tamasha is a folk drama – Of Maharashtra
⬥ Karakattam is a traditional dance of - Tamil Nadu
⬥ Maruni dance is a group dance of the Nepali community - In Sikkim
⬥ Scenes of Lord Krishna are performed - in Manipuri dance
⬥ Jat - Jatin , Bidesia , Jhijhiya are dance styles – Of Bihar
⬥ ' Zeliang ' is a tribal folk dance – Of Nagaland
⬥ ' Shondol ' is a dance style – From Ladakh
⬥ Hojagiri dance is a tribal dance form of Riang community , which is related to - From Tripura
⬥ Kuchipudi dance was created in - By Sidendra Yogi
⬥ Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance – Of Rajasthan
⬥ Bharatanatyam traces its lineage to ancient dance - From Sadir Attam
⬥ The mask dance is usually performed to worship Lord Bhumitayal – In Uttarakhand
⬥ The present form of Kathak is influenced by - From the Mughal tradition
Dhimsa is a folk dance – of Andhra Pradesh
⬥ Dhimsa is a tribal dance form which is performed - By women of the Poraja caste
⬥ Bhaand Pather Theatre is primarily a tradition – of Jammu and Kashmir
⬥ Hallisaaka is a group dance which is basically – Of Gujarat
⬥ Birhor dance is a tribal folk dance – Of Jharkhand
⬥ Kadasa dance is a dance form which is performed - Taking the ' Kalash ' in hand
⬥ Bhutada Kola is a spiritual folk dance – Of Karnataka
⬥ ' Leshalpattu ' is whose dance form - Nagaland
⬥ Ponung is a folk dance form – of Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Chhau , Kalaripayattu , Lazim are traditional dances - Martial Arts
⬥ Cherav is a traditional dance form – of Mizoram
⬥ ' Rauf ' is a folk dance , which is related to From Jammu and Kashmir
⬥ Bayalta is a dance form – Of Karnataka
⬥ Jhulan is a folk dance form – Of Rajasthan
⬥ Popir is a dance form – of Arunachal Pradesh
⬥ Panthi is a dance style – Of Chhattisgarh
⬥ Dhangar dance is performed by the shepherd community of Goa goes - During Navaratri
⬥ Karma is a dance form – Of Jharkhand
⬥ Nati Folk Dance of India Guinness Book of He has registered his name in the world records - In 2015
⬥ Pung Cholam is a dance form – From Manipur
⬥ Lai Haraoba festival is a part of - Manipuri dance
Defence Exams
Giddha is a folk dance form – Of Punjab
⬥ Teratali is a folk dance – Of Rajasthan
Bihu is a folk dance – Of Assam
⬥ Sonal Mansingh famous - Odissi dancers
⬥ Jatra is a folk theatre - of eastern India
⬥ Gair or Ger is a folk dance form – Of Rajasthan
State PCS Exams
⬥ The folk dance popular on the occasion of Diwali in the regional areas of Sagar is - Moniya Dance
⬥ Turra - Kalangi folk drama is famous - In Nimar region ( Madhya Pradesh )
⬥ Fire dance is performed in Rajasthan - Jasnathi Siddha Sampradaya Dwar
