Raut Nacha, a traditional dance of Chhattisgarh, is primarily associated with which of the following socio-cultural aspects?
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Correct answer: B
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Solution: The correct answer is It is a martial folk dance of the Yadava community depicting tales of Lord Krishna and cowherd valor performed during Diwali.
Explanation:
☛ Raut Nacha is a traditional folk dance celebrated predominantly by the Yaduvanshi (Yadav/Raut) community of Chhattisgarh.
☛ This dance is performed immediately after the festival of Diwali, especially on the occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
☛ It represents the joyful celebration of the victory of good over evil, highlighting the divine exploits of Lord Krishna and the valor of cowherds.
☛ The performers wear vibrant traditional attire, carry lathis (wooden sticks) and shields, and enact mock battles while reciting couplets known as Doha.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Panthi Dance: This is a devotional folk dance of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh, performed in honor of Guru Ghasidas.
☛ Karma Dance: A popular folk dance performed by tribal groups like Gond, Baiga, and Oraon during the Karma festival to worship the Karma tree.
☛ Suwa Dance: Also known as the Parrot Dance, it is performed exclusively by women in Chhattisgarh around Diwali.
☛ Pandwani: A renowned musical ballad tradition of Chhattisgarh that narrates tales from the Mahabharata, popularized internationally by Teejan Bai.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Indian state is famously known as the 'Rice Bowl of Central India'? → Chhattisgarh
☛ Who was the founder of the Satnami sect in Chhattisgarh? → Guru Ghasidas
☛ Which major festival is celebrated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh for 75 days? → Bastar Dussehra
☛ The Saila dance of Chhattisgarh is primarily performed by which tribal community? → Baiga tribe
☛ Which musical instruments are mainly used in Raut Nacha performances? → Mandar, Dholak, and Timki