Correct option is A
- Kavadi is a folk dance associated with the Tamil Nadu state of India.
- Kavadi Aattam is a ceremonial sacrifice and offering practised by devotees during the worship of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War.
- It is a central part of the festival of Thaipusam and emphasizes debt bondage.
- Folk dances in India represent the culture and tradition of the community from where they originated Folk dances are usually performed during the respective community’s celebration- childbirth, festivals, weddings.
Incorrect options explanation:
- Karnataka folk dance: Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga.
- Kerala folk dance: Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali.
- Sikkim folk dance: Ghantu dance, Yak chaam, Mask Dance and Maruni etc.