The description combines elements common to several Western Indian folk dances, but the specific mention of carrying earthen pots strongly points to Garba, particularly 'Diva Garba' or variations involving pots.
Identify the dance form with the help of following statements. 1. It is a folk dance performed by women in the western parts of India. 2. The dance displays the spectacular colours of the flowing ‘ghaghra’ worn by women. 3. The performers carry earthen pots and dance with slick movements of the hands and feet. 4. This is basically a community dance and performed on auspicious occasions.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022 · Topic: Human Development (Social Inclusion, Exclusion, and Vulnerable Populations)
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