Question 987

Which of the following is a popular tribal dance of Assam, performed by Bodo women?

Answer

Bagurumba Dance

Why?

The correct answer is Bagurumba Dance . Key Points Bagurumba Dance The Bagurumba is a traditional dance of the indigenous Bodo people living in the State of Assam and North East India . This traditional dance is passed from one generation to the next . Typically, the Bodo women perform the Bagurumba dance, wearing their colorful traditional attire dokhna, jwmgra (fasra) and aronai . Additional Information Jhumur is a traditional dance form of "Adivasi" or the Tea tribe community of Assam . The dance is performed by young girls and boys together. Deodhani dance is a Shaman folk dance from the Indian state of Assam . The dance form is associated with the worship of the snake goddess Manasa or Marei/Maroi . Bhortal Nritya of Barpeta district is said to have derived from Assam's classical dance form. It was developed by Narahari Burha Bhakat , a well-known Satriya artist .