Question 1323

Which is the most popular Folk dance of Assam?

Answer

Bagurumba

Why?

The Correct Answer is Bagurumba . The most popular Folk dance of Assam is Bagurumba . Bagurumba is a folk dance of the indigenous Bodo tribe in Assam and Northeast India. It is a traditional dance that is traditionally inherent to one generation to another generation . The Bodo women perform the Bagurumba dance with their colorful dokhna, jwmgra and aronai. The dance is also called the "butterfly dance" due to its motion that resembles butterflies . The Bagurumga dance is usually performed during the Bwishagu festival of the Bodos in the Bishuba Sankranti or in Mid-April. As per the Bodo mythology, the Bagurumba dance is favored by a supreme deity called "Bathou" represented by the Size Plant that belongs to the Euphorbia genus. The nature of the dance is peaceful and yet it represents the vitality of the spring . The origin of the Bagurumba may be found in the original naturalistic beliefs of the Bodo tribes, as it's few songs are just simple images of nature. This dance is an amalgamation of rhythm and vivacity . The dancer's hop and swing, bend and unbend, and at times, give the impression of fluttering butterflies. Bagurumba dance is generally performed by female dancers . Musical instruments like Serja (a bowd instrument), Sifung (flute), and Tharkha ( a piece of split bamboo), accompany this dance. Along with these, instruments like Kham, a long drum made of wood and goatskin, and Gongona, a musical instrument of a curved horn is also used. Extra Facts:- Raut Nacha:- It is the folk dance of Chattisgarh. This dance is performed by the Yadavas or the Yaduvanshis who are believed to be the descendants of Lord Krishna. A close resemblance of Raas Leela, the dance represents a worshipping Lord Krishna and is performed at the time of 'Dev Udhni Ekadashi". Ragini:- It is the folk dance of Haryana. Ragini is a term for the feminine counterpart of a Masculine Raga. These are envisioned to parallel the god-goddess themes in Hinduism, and described variously by different medieval Indian Music Scholars. Maanch:- It is the folk dance of Madhya Pradesh. It is performed by Malwa in Madhya Pradesh. The word Maanch is derived from the Sanskrit folk form. Manch that is the stage.