__________ dance is a traditional masked dance primarily practiced by the Rajbongshi and Polia communities in North Bengal.

The Correct Answer is ​Gomira.

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• Artists performed the ‘Gomira’ dance during the Chanchala Kali Mata Puja in West Bengal.

Key Points

• Gomira dance is a traditional masked dance primarily practiced by the Rajbongshi and Polia communities in North Bengal.
• The dance is influenced by a blend of Mahayana Buddhism, Tantric Buddhism, and Shaivite and Shakta traditions, forming a unique spiritual fusion.
• The masks used in the dance are made from a variety of materials, including papier mache, sholapith, bamboo, wood, sponge wood, clay, and paper.
• The performance is accompanied by the rhythmic beats of traditional percussion instruments such as Dhak and Kansar.
• The Gomira dance was performed during the Chanchala Kali Mata Puja, a religious occasion in West Bengal.