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Which ceremonial folk dance of Puducherry is related to the Hindu epic Ramayana, performed at the Villianur temple in Puducherry?

A.
Garadi
B.
Hulivesha
C.
Dalkhai
D.
Tippani

Solution:

The correct answer is Garadi.Garadi:This dance has a mythological origin.When Rama defeated Ravana, the vanars danced to celebrate his victory.It is performed during all festivals of the region.It lasts for five to eight hours.Additional InformationHulivesha:Hulivesha is a dance form of Karnataka.It is performed to pay tribute to Goddess Durga.Hulivesha performance often involves a group of people dressing up in tiger costumes.Dalkhai:The Dalkhai dance of Odisha is usually performed to please Goddess Durga.The dance Dalkai originates from the Sambalpur district of Odisha.The main theme of this dance form is Radha and Krishna.?Tippani:Tippani is a folk dance style originating from the Saurashtra Chorwad area of Gujarat, India.The dance was only done by women. The main musical instruments used for music are Zanz, Manjira, Tabla, Dhol, and Shehnai.

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