Explanation: The dance in Manipur is associated with rituals and traditional festivals, there are legendary references to the dances of Shiva and Parvati and other gods and goddesses who created the universe.

Explanation: Buiya performed by the Digaru Mishmi tribe. This dance is performed in multiple festivals like Tazampu, Duiya, and Tanuya. Other dances of Arunachal Pradesh include Chalo dance (Nocte tribe), Oriah Dance (Wancho tribe), Pasi Kongki (Adi Tribe), Ponung Dance (Adi Tribe), Popir Dance (Galo tribe), Bardo Chham (Sherdukpens community), etc.

Explanation: Kathakali is famous for its intricate choreography and elaborate makeup and costumes. The characters in a Kathakali performance are broadly divided into Satvika, Rajasika and Tamasika.

Explanation: (Kerala) – Dance of Mohini (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmala (written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri) and in Ghoshayathra (written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar). Odissi (Odisha) – it incorporates two major postures – Tribhanga & Chowk.

Explanation: Nupa Pala (Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance) is a ramification of the Manipuri style of dance and music.

Explanation: (Tamil nadu) – includes three basic forms – Melattur, Pandanallur and the Vazhuvoor. Abhinaya – Facial expressions of Bharatanatyam. Mangalam – End of a dance. Thillana – final part of a recital. Aramandi – posture used in dance where the dancer sits all the way down.

Explanation: It was composed by Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva in the 15th.-16th century.

Explanation: It is performed exclusively by womenfolk in marriages and festivals. Kanjar tribe inhabited some parts of the Kota and Baran districts of Rajasthan. Gond tribe – Karma, Goncho Dance. Bharia tribe – Bharam, Setam, Saila, and Ahirai dance.

Explanation: Mohiniattam (Kerala). It narrates the story of the dance of Mohini (female incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Kathakali (God Krishna), Bharatanatyam (Lord Shiva), Manipuri (Theme – Love Stories of Radha – Krishna), Kuchipudi (God Krishna), Odissi (Hindu Gods Shiva and Surya). Odissi dance is also associated with the love theme of Radha and Krishna.

Explanation: It is the largest tribal group in India as per 2011 Census. Bhil tribes are found in the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura. Gond Tribe (Karma dance). Sahariya tribe (Lehngi dance). Gujjar Tribe (Chari dance).

Explanation: The musical instruments used in Mohiniyattam:- Mridangam or Madhalam (barrel drum), Idakka (hourglass drum), flute, Veena, and Kuzhitalam (cymbals). Nagadas are used in Punjabi and Rajasthani folk music. Dhumsa used in ‘Seraikella Chhau’ dance of Orissa and ‘Purulia Chhau’ dance of West Bengal.

Explanation: Dandiya Raas is a folk dance of Gujarat which is performed during the Navratri festival. Other folk dances of Gujarat are Garba, Gheriya, Dangi Nritya, Matukadi, Siddi Dhamal, Tippani and Hudo.

Explanation: (Kudmi community). Other famous dances of Jharkhand – Santhali (folk dance of Jharkhand), Mardana Jhumair, Janani Jhumair, Domkach, Fagua, Chhau dance. Yakshagana dance (Karnataka), Verdigao (Daman and Diu).

Explanation: (folk dance). Dances of Assam: Folk dance (Bihu Dance, Ali Ai Ligang dance, Deodhani, Barpeta’s Bhortal Nritya, Dhuliya and Bhawariya, Bodo’s Bagurumba, Khamba Lim, Bhaona, Oja Pali).

Explanation: (meaning “roar of the drums”) is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and classical Manipuri dance. This dance may be performed by men or women and is usually a prelude to the Ras Lila. It borrows elements from the Manipuri martial arts Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak and also from the traditional Maibi Jagoi dance. Luivat Pheizak is one of the most popular dances of the Tangkhul Naga community of Manipur. Shim Lam Dance (Fly dance) of Manipur is the traditional folk dance of the Rongmei community.

Explanation: Biraha is an Ahir ethnic Bhojpuri folk genre from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

Explanation: Famous Martial Arts in India: Kalaripayattu (Oldest Martial Art in India; Kerala), Silambam (Tamil Nadu), Thang-ta, and Sarit Sarak (Manipur), Thoda (Himachal Pradesh), Lathi (Punjab and Bengal), Inbuan Wrestling (Mizoram), Musti Yuddha (Varanasi), and Pari – Khanda (Bihar).

Explanation: Tribal Dances of India: Santhali Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha), Bamboo Dance (Mizoram), Kalbelia Dance (Rajasthan), Bhagoria Dance (Madhya Pradesh), Chhau Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha), Dhimsa Dance (Andhra Pradesh), Shad Suk Mynsiem (Meghalaya).

Explanation: Waghya Murali or Khanderay Bhakti Geet is a dance of the pair Waaghya and Murali who devote their entire lives in the worship of Lord Khandoba of Jejuri.

Explanation: Sangrai dance is performed by the Mog tribal community on the occasion of Sangrai festival during the month of Chaitra (in April) of the Bengali calendar year.

Explanation: Gambhira dance is performed during the festival of Chaitra Sankranti. The masks are made out of neem and fig trees by the local Sutradhar community. Gidda (Punjab); Kavadi (Tamil Nadu); Jawara Dance (Madhya Pradesh).

Explanation: Bharatanatyam is a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. The dance form is also briefly mentioned in the Kannada text Manasollasa written by Someshwara III.

Explanation: Chhau dance is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions. Sattriya Dance is a dance-drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra.

Explanation: There are many other traditional dance forms of Karnataka which include Dollu Kunitha, Suggi Kunitha, Kamsale, Gorava Kunitha, Somana Kunitha, Bolak-aat, Komb-aat, Bhootha Aradhane, Yaksha Gana, Naga Mandala, Veeragase.

Explanation: Nagaland Famous folk dance – Leshalaptu, Aaluyattu, Moyashai, Modse, Bamboo Dance, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Sadal Kekai, Changai Dance, Kuki Dance, Khamba Lim, Mayur Dance, Monyoasho, Rengma, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankai, War Dance and Zeliang Dance .

Explanation: The Dhangar dance is performed by the shepherd community of Goa during Navratri. Parichakali (Lakshadweep). Other famous folk dances of south India are – Padayani or Paddeni (Kerala), Kummi and Kolattam (Tamil Nadu), Kargam and Puli Vesham (Tamil Nadu).

Explanation: (Rajasthan). Chari dance describes the art of collecting water in a chari or pot by the Rajasthani Women. Koli Dance is a popular folk dance of Maharashtra. Dhangari Gaja dance (Maharashtra) is performed to please their God for his blessings. Tamasha (Maharashtra), as a theatre form, is a style that can be called a mix of a regular play, a musical and dance.

Explanation: It is primarily performed during the Hindu months of Shravana and Karthika.

Explanation: It is performed during the monsoons to the accompaniment of large drums. Dances of Haryana include the ‘chaupaia’, which is a devotional dance and is performed by men and women carrying ‘manjiras’.

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Explanation: The most popular folk dances of Telangana are Perini Sivatandavam, Dappu Dance, Lambadi, Oggu Katha, Chindu Bhagavatam, Gussadi Dance, Tholu Bommalata. Dances of Uttarakhand- Choliya, Jhumelo, Pandavart / Pandava Leela, Langvir, Chanchari, Chhapeli, Tandi, Chaunfula, Jhoda, Thadiya.

Explanation: It is a dance usually performed in the ceremony called ‘Khuangchawi’.

Explanation: Ranapa is performed on the stilt and accompanies by drum music, along with songs related to Lord Krishna childhood stories.

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Explanation: This dance is performed by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland. Some other folk dances of Nagaland are Modse, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Sadal Kekai, Changai Dance, Kuki Dance etc.

Explanation: This dance form is performed by Kodava men in the back of an oil lamp in an open field. The men hold chiavari (yak fur) in one hand and the Kodava short sword (odi-kathi) in the other while performing this dance.

Explanation: It is a type of group dance in which a young man stands in the middle of damsels who form a circular ring by joining hands. The time (tala) is kept by clapping and is accompanied by singing.

Explanation: (C) Jharkhand

Explanation: (Earthen pot). This is a female dominated dance. Normally in this dance style, women perform carrying a ‘Kalash’ on their shoulders or heads.

Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala. It is a harmonious combination of 5 forms of fine art – Literature (Sahithyam), Music (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram), Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).

Explanation: (Stick dance). This specific Indian folk dance is very popular in the Lakshadweep islands. Only men can participate in this dance form as women are not allowed to take part.

Explanation: This dance is performed only by boys after the harvest season in the Hindu month of Aghan (November-December).

Explanation: It is a famous dance which was earlier used to be performed by artists for the King of Ladakh on special occasions.

Explanation: (Andhra Pradesh) . Vempati Chinna Satyam: Awards – Padma Bhushan (1998), Sangeet Natak Akademi (1981), Kalidas Samman (1992), Kalaimamani (1994). He started the Kuchipudi Art Academy at Madras in 1963.

Explanation: Famous Gharanas: Kirana Gharana – Abdul Karim Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, Ustad Shakoor Khan. Agra Gharana – Haji sujan Khan, Faiyyaz Khan, Malka Jaan, Sumati Mutatkar, Subhra Guha. Gwalior gharana – Ustad Nathan Pir Baksh, Ustad Nathu Khan, Hassu Khan, Haddu Khan. Benares gharana – Kanthe Maharaj, Anokhelal Mishra, Shamta Prasad, Kishen Maharaj.

Explanation: Other famous bharatanatyam exponents:- Mallika Sarabhai, Yamini Krishnamurthy, Alarmel Valli, Rukmini Devi Arundale, Padma Subrahmanyam, Jayalakshmi Eshwar, Geeta Chandran. Nirmala Mehta (Manipuri), Bijayini Satpathy (Odissi), Kumudini Lakhia (Kathak).

Explanation: Awards received by Indira PP Bora:- Padma Shri (2020), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1996), State Bishnu Rava Award (2004).

Explanation: Indian musician and composer, and known for popularising the Indian classical instrument Sitar all over the world. Awards – Bharat Ratna (1999), Padma Vibhushan (1981), Padma Bhushan (1967), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1962), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1975), Kalidas Samman (1987–88). He was the first Indian to win the Grammy Award. The Beatles – English Rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960.

Explanation: Popularly known as the ‘King of Ghazal’. Ghazal is one of the styles of singing in Hindustani music. Tradition of singing ghazals was established by Hazrat Amir Khusrau.

Explanation: (a traditional performing art form of Chattisgarh). Dr.Teejan Bai (Chhattisgarh) awarded: Padma Vibhushan Award (2019), Padma Bhushan (2003), Padma Shri (1988), and M. S. Subbulakshmi Centenary Award (2016).