Raut Nacha, Panthi and Soowa are famous dance styles of which of the following states?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chhattisgarh.
- Raut Nacha, Panthi and Soowa are famous dance styles hailing from the state of Chhattisgarh.
- Raut Nacha is a dance performed by people of Raut caste. It is a symbol of worship to Krishna and is performed at the time of 'Dev Udhni Ekadashi.'
- Panthi dance is a prominent ritual of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh. The dance is very expressive in its depiction and is performed to the accompaniment of melodious songs. The dance reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditional legacies of the indigenous tribal groups of the region.
- Soowa is also known as Parrot dance. It is touted to be a symbolic form of dancing related to worship.