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UPSC Prelims · General Studies

Ancient, medieval & culture

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Indian art and culture / Performing arts

Folk dances by region

Practise 2 PYQs

Concepts to cover

  1. Garba and Dandiya (Gujarat, Garba UNESCO 2023), Ghoomar and Kalbelia (Rajasthan, Kalbelia UNESCO 2010), Lavani and Tamasha (Maharashtra), Dandiya
  2. Bhangra and Giddha (Punjab), Rauf (Kashmir), Chhau (east), Karma (Chhattisgarh), Raslila (Braj), Charkula
  3. Bihu (Assam), Cheraw bamboo dance and Chapchar Kut festival (Mizoram), Hojagiri (Tripura), Thang-Ta martial dance (Manipur), Nongkrem (Meghalaya), Singhi Chham (Sikkim)
  4. Yakshagana (Karnataka), Kummi and Kolattam (Tamil Nadu), Theyyam and Padayani (Kerala), Dollu Kunitha, Lambadi (Andhra and Telangana)
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