Kalbelia dance is generally performed in which of the following states of India?

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  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Punjab
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Assam

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Option 3 : Rajasthan
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The correct answer is Rajasthan.Key PointsKalbelia Dance: A Traditional Dance from Rajasthan

  • Kalbelia dance is a special dance from Rajasthan, India.
  • It's also called the 'Snake Charmer Dance.'
  • People from the Kalbelia tribe (The Snake Experts) perform this dance.
    • They used to catch snakes and sell their venom.
    • This unique job has influenced their dance and culture.
  • It got famous worldwide and is recognized by UNESCO since 2010.
  • The main instrument is called 'Poongi' or 'Been,' which is like a musical pipe.
  • Other instruments like drums, tambourines, and more are used.
  • Women are usually the dancers. They move like snakes while dancing. Their clothes are special: a top, a headscarf, and a long skirt.
  • The clothes are mostly black with red decorations and shiny thread patterns. They wear traditional jewelry and sometimes even mirrors on their clothes.
  • There's no school or written lessons for this dance. The knowledge is shared by talking and showing to the next generation.

Additional Information 

Folk Dance State
Ghoomar Rajasthan
Garba, Raas Gujarat
Giddha, Bhangra Punjab
Lavani Maharashtra
Kalbelia, Bhavai Rajasthan
Yakshagana Karnataka
Bihu Assam
Jhumar Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal
Chhau Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal
Tamang Selo Sikkim
Dandiya Gujarat
Theyyam Kerala
Thirayattam Kerala
Rouff Jammu & Kashmir
Dollu Kunitha Karnataka
Fugdi Goa
Hikat Himachal Pradesh
Cheraw Mizoram
Hojagiri Tripura
Kang Chingba Manipur
Jatra Odisha
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