Question

Which two of the following instruments are used to the dancers in the Ahirai dance performance?
1. Drums and bhapang
2. Drums and khomak
3. Drums and jhika
4. Drums and timki

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Drums and timki

The correct answer is Drums and timki.

• Drums and timki instruments are used by the dancers in the Ahirai dance performance.
  • The major traditional dances of the Bharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh are Bharam, Setam, Saila, and Ahirai.
  • The most popular dance form of the Bharia tribe is performed on the occasion of marriage.
  • The dance draws heavily from Indian mythology and leaves audiences enchanted with the charming moves executed during it.
  • Bharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh is one of the special backward tribe. 
  • They consider themselves younger brothers of the Gond tribe. 
  • They are found in Southern MP districts like the Patalkot area of Chhindwara, Betul, and Hoshangabad. 
  • The head of the Bharia tribe is recognized with the title of Patel. 

 

• Bhumka, padihar, and kotyar are all different offices of the tribe. 
  • It is famous for the equality of rights between men and women. 
  • They follow the gotra system. 
  • They are economically weak and live in kutcha houses made up of wood, leaves, and other tree branches. 
  • Their main dish is ‘Page’ and they also use Mahua seeds. 
  • They eat non-vegetarian food. 
  • Bharam, Setam, Saila, and Ahirai are the traditional dance forms of the Bharia tribe.