'Bhangra' dance is related to which of the following state?
The correct answer is Punjab.
- Bhangra Dance is related to Punjab.
Key Points
- Bhangra is a type of traditional dance of the Indian subcontinent originating in Sialkot in the Majha area of Punjab.
- The dance was associated primarily with the spring harvest festival Baisakhi.
- Bhangra referred both to formal male performances as well as to communal dancing among men and women.
- D.J. Rekha was one of the first South Asian women to bring popularity to Bhangra in the U.S.
Additional Information
- Garba is a type of Indian dance commonly performed at festivals and on other special occasions in the state of Gujarat.
- Kerala is popular for its two classical dance form 'Kathakali' and 'Mohiniyattam'.
- Folk dances of Assam include the Bihu, the Bagurumba, the Bhortal, the Satriya, Naga dance and the Ojapali.
- Odisha's famous dance forms include Odissi, Chhau, Gotipua, Danda Nata, Sambapuri, Dalkhai, Chaitighoda, and Medha Nacha.