Consider the statements about Dumhal:
1. Exclusively Wattal men plant a banner before dancing.
2. It celebrates apple harvests in southern Kashmir.
Which is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 correct.
Dumhal is a famous folk dance of the Wattal tribe in Jammu and Kashmir. It is performed only by men on specific occasions. The dancers wear long, colorful robes and tall conical caps. The performance traditionally begins with the men digging a hole and planting a banner in the ground, around which the dance takes place. It is not associated with apple harvests; instead, it is a devotional dance performed to seek blessings or celebrate festivals at shrines.