​Kavadi Aattam is a major folk dance form of which of the following states of India?​

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.