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The Tarpa dance is performed by which tribal community in Maharashtra?
Question

The Tarpa dance is performed by which tribal community in Maharashtra?

A.

Warli

B.

Bhil

C.

Gond

D.

Santhal

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Warli

Explanation:
• The Tarpa dance is a traditional folk dance of the Warli tribe, mainly found in the Thane and Palghar districts of Maharashtra.
• It is performed around a musician playing the 'Tarpa', a wind instrument made from dried gourd.

Information Booster:
• The dance is symbolic of the circle of life, as dancers hold each other around the waist and move in a spiral formation.

Additional Knowledge:
• Warli Art: This tribe is also internationally famous for its unique geometric tribal wall paintings.

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