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Folk-Instrument 'Ravanahatta' belongs to which state?
Question

Folk-Instrument 'Ravanahatta' belongs to which state?

A.

Punjab

B.

Madhya Pradesh

C.

Rajasthan

D.

Uttar Pradesh

Correct option is C


Correct Option: c)
The Ravanahatta (or Ravanhatta) is a traditional bowed string instrument, believed to be one of the oldest ancestors of the violin family. It is a folk instrument with a distinctive, resonant sound, often associated with mythological tales of Ravana from the epic Ramayana.
Information Booster:
· The Ravanahatta is most strongly and famously associated with the folk music traditions of Rajasthan.
· It is played extensively by the tribal and folk artist communities of this state, particularly in regions like Mewar.
· It is a vital part of Rajasthan's intangible cultural heritage.
Additional Knowledge:
· While the instrument might be found in neighbouring regions due to cultural diffusion, its primary and most recognised cultural home is Rajasthan.
· It is not a defining folk instrument of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, or Uttar Pradesh.

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