The Lebang Boomani Dance is part of the folk dance repertoire of which of these Indian states?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tripura.
- Lebang Boomani Dance is also known as 'Lebang Bumani'. It is an interesting harvest dance form that is practiced by the regional inhabitants of the northeastern Indian state of Tripura.
- This dance is among the two dances connected to the people of Tripura, and the other dance is called the 'Garia Dance' performed during the sowing of the crops.
- Women as well as menfolk participate in the Lebang Boomani dance and bamboo clappers known as 'tokkas' are employed by the men to maintain the general rhythm of the dance.
Additional information-
| Odisha | Nuakhai is an annual harvest festival in Odisha, celebrated to welcome the season's new rice. |
| Maharashtra | Gudhi Padwa - The Harvest Festival of Maharashtra |
| Kerala | Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, holds immense significance for South Indians. |