Which traditional dance of Tamil Nadu is performed by women dancing in a circle while clapping their hands to a rhythm?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer (Option 1) is Kummi.
- Information regarding this traditional folk dance of Tamil Nadu, as well as the other options, is provided below:
Kummi Dance
- Origin: This is a very ancient and popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- Characteristics: This dance is performed primarily by women. In it, women stand in a circle and dance while clapping their hands to a specific rhythm.
- Occasions: It is typically performed during harvest festivals (such as Pongal), family gatherings, and religious festivals.
- •Music: The most distinctive feature of this dance is that it often does not involve the use of any musical instruments; the clapping of hands and the women's folk songs serve as the sole musical accompaniment.
- Analysis of Other Options:
- (Option 2) Dance: This is a generic term, not the name of a specific folk dance.
- (Option 3) Giddha: This is a famous folk dance of Punjab, performed by women on joyous occasions.
- (Option 4) Kathi: This is a folk art/dance style primarily associated with West Bengal and certain regions of Madhya Pradesh.