Indian Folk Dances Quiz

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Who is believed to be the first Harikatha artist in Andhra Pradesh?

  • Rikhampada
  • Oja pali
  • Gokulapati Koormanathakavi (correct)
  • Bhikhari Thakur

Which dance form is associated with Assam?

  • Bihu (correct)
  • Bhortal dance
  • Jat-Jatin
  • Goalini

Who is credited with creating the dance-drama form Bidesiya?

  • Oja pali
  • Rikhampada
  • Gokulapati Koormanathakavi
  • Bhikhari Thakur (correct)

Which dance form is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?

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Which dance is performed during a marriage ceremony in Bihar?

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Study Notes

Indian Folk Dances

  • Performed to celebrate various social occasions, including new seasons, childbirth, weddings, and festivals
  • Typically consist of a few simple steps
  • Men and women may perform separately or together
  • Dancers often sing accompanied by musicians
  • Intricately-designed costumes are a hallmark of most folk dances

Yakshagana and Harikatha

  • Yakshagana is a dance form from Andhra Pradesh
  • Sutradhari is the most important actor in a Yakshagana, playing multiple characters
  • Yakshagana evolved into Harikatha, and the two are considered synonymous
  • Both Yakshagana and Harikatha involve dancing and singing
  • Harikatha consists of three elements: samvaadam (discussion), padyam (poetry), and daruvu (rhythm)
  • A typical Harikatha performance begins with a invocation to devotees to listen and be delighted

Harikatha Performers

  • Those involved in Harikatha Kalakshepam are known as Harikatha Dasu or Harikatha Bhagavatar

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