Correct option is B
Correct Option: b)
Dandiya Raas is a famous socio-religious folk dance originating from Gujarat, traditionally performed during the festival of Navratri.
Information Booster:
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Sticks (Dandiya): Performers use polished wooden sticks struck rhythmically against each other in complex patterns to form geometric formations.
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Symbolism: The sticks represent the swords of Goddess Durga, symbolically representing her fight against the demon Mahishasura.
Additional Knowledge:
· Performers wearing oil lamps execute the
Garba dance (
Garbha Deep).
· Dandiya is accompanied by high-energy percussion instruments such as the
Dhol, Tasha, and
Shehnai.