Which one of the following is a ritual folk art traditional to the state of Kerala?

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  1. Pithora
  2. Margomkali
  3. Phad
  4. Manjari

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Option 2 : Margomkali
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The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

  • Margomkali is a ritual folk art of the Syrian Christians of the Kottayam and Thrissur districts.
  • A dozen dancers sing and dance around a lighted wick lamp (Nilavilakku), clad in the simple traditional white dhoti and sporting a peacock feather on the turban to add a touch of colour.

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Additional Information 

  • Some Indian States and their folk Dances:

STATE

DANCES

Karnataka Karga, Lambi, Yakshagan, Huttari.
Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Bhand, Daff, Dhaman.
Himachal Pradesh Jhali, Chharhi, Nati, Dangi, Jhora.
Jharkhand Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Karma Munda, Agni, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Jhitka, Danga.

Assam

Bihu, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Natpuja, Maharas, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai.

Madhya Pradesh

Aada, Khada Nach, Selabhadoni, Maanch, Phulpati, Grida.

Bihar

Bakho-Bakhain, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Panwariya.

Rajasthan

Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.

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