Question 3584

Which of the following state Jhumar dance belongs to?

Answer

Odisha, Jharkhand

Why?

Jhumar is a popular harvest dance performed by the tribal of Jharkhand and Odisha. Dances Tribes or Community its related to and its significance Place of origin Paika It's a martial folk dance where the performer is in battle formation with spears and shields Paika is a form of long spear and also the word Paika signifies battle Odisha Jat-Jatin It's famous among the northern part of Bihar especially Mithila. It signifies tender lovers and quarrels of a married couple. Bihar Jhumar Its a popular harvest dance performed by the tribal of Jharkhand and Odisha. Janani-Jhumar is performed by women as Mardana Jhumar performed by men. Jharkhand, Odisha Danda-Jatra Its one of the oldest dance of India performed in Odisha. Narrates the story of Shiva with social harmony and brotherhood Odisha Bihu Bihu is a popular dance in Assam performed by both men and women in the group. Rapid hand movement and brisk footwork are performed. Assam