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Kalbelia folk songs and dance forms are an expression of the Kalbelia community’s traditional way of life. It is associated with which of the following states?

Kalbelia folk songs and dance forms are an expression of the Kalbelia community’s traditional way of life. It is associated with which of the following states? Correct Answer Rajasthan

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

  • Kalbelia dance is an expression of the lifestyle of the Kalbelia community as a snake charmer.
    • Kalbelias are now found mainly in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, and Barmer districts of western Rajasthan and the cities of Jaipur and Pushkar in eastern Rajasthan.
    • Women in flowing skirts dance to the beat of the 'khanjari', a percussion instrument, and the 'pungi', a wind instrument.

Additional Information

State  Folk Dances
Haryana Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor.
Maharashtra Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar
Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand
Rajasthan Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal

Important Points 

The list of classical dances in India is given below:

Classical dances State
Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu
Kathak Uttar Pradesh
Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh
Odissi Odisha
Kathakali Kerala
Sattriya Assam
Manipuri Manipur
Mohiniyattam Kerala

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