Question 3314

With which state in India the folk dance 'BAGURUMBA' is associated with?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo tribe (also known as the Boro community) residing in the state of Assam in Northeast India . It is predominantly performed by Bodo women during the Bwisagu festival, which celebrates the Bodo New Year in mid-April. The dance is colloquially referred to as the Butterfly Dance because the dancers’ movements, characterized by spreading their arms and using their colorful Jwmgra (scarves), mimic the rhythmic flapping of butterflies. Performers wear vibrant traditional attire including the Dokhona (a wrap-around dress), Aronai (a small traditional cloth), and the Jwmgra . The musical ensemble for Bagurumba includes indigenous instruments such as the Sifung (a long bamboo flute), Kham (a large drum), Serja (a bowed violin-like instrument), and Gongona . Additional Information Uttar Pradesh : Is the birthplace of Kathak , a major Indian classical dance form. Popular folk dances include Raslila , Nautanki , Kajari , and the Charkula dance, where dancers balance multiple oil lamps on their heads. Rajasthan : Famous for Ghoomar , originally performed by the Bhil tribe to worship Goddess Saraswati. Other notable dances include Kalbelia (the snake charmer dance included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list), Bhavai , and Kachhi Ghori . Himachal Pradesh : Features the Nati dance, which holds a Guinness World Record for the largest folk dance performance. Other regional dances include Chhanak Chham (performed by Lamas), Dangi , and Kayang Mala . Assam (Other Forms): Bihu is the most popular folk dance, associated with the Bihu festivals. Sattriya is the classical dance of the state, introduced by the saint Mahapurush Sankaradeva .