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Folk dances

Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Bhavai, Terah Taali, Chari, Gair — UNESCO listing of Kalbeliya.

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  • Q1 · Folk dances · EASY

    Kalbeliya dance was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In which year did this inscription take place?

  • Q2 · Folk dances · EASY

    Which of the following folk dances of Rajasthan is traditionally performed by women balancing multiple lighted lamps on their heads?

  • Q3 · Folk dances · MEDIUM

    In the traditional Terah Taali dance of Rajasthan, how many cymbals (manjeeras) does the performer tie to different parts of the body?

  • Q4 · Folk dances · MEDIUM

    Which folk dance of Rajasthan is primarily associated with the Bhil community and is performed in a circular formation during festivals?

  • Q5 · Folk dances · HARD

    Consider the following statements regarding the Bhavai dance of Rajasthan: 1. It involves balancing up to eight earthen pots on the head while dancing. 2. It is traditionally performed by women of the Bhil and Raika communities. 3. The dance includes performing on a brass plate or the rim of a sword. 4. It originated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Which of the above statements are correct?

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