Question
Download Solution PDF‘Dalkhai’ is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Odisha.
Key Points
- Dalkhai is a popular folk dance of the state of Odisha in India, especially in the western parts of the state.
- The dance is usually performed by young girls and women during the festival of Dussehra and is accompanied by traditional musical instruments like the dhol, nagara, and harmonium.
- The dance is characterized by fast-paced movements, synchronized steps, and energetic hand gestures, and is often performed in a circular formation.
- The lyrics of the songs that accompany the dance usually revolve around themes of love, nature, and mythology, and are sung in the local Odia language.
Additional Information
| State | Folk Dance |
|
Punjab
|
Bhangra |
| Kerala | Theyyam |
| Odisha | Dalkhai, Ghumura Dance, Chhau dance |
| Karnataka | Dollu Kunitha |
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