Question

"Jhanjar" is famous dance of which district?
1. Chamba
2. Mandi
3. Kullu
4. Kangra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Chamba

The correct answer is Chamba.

• Jhanjar is a famous dance of the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.

 

• Chamba is rich in its tradition of folk dances.
• Another distinctive point is that each unit of these dances consists of eight claps.
• However, the talas of these dances can be of several beats; each of which is of three or four counts.
• Moreover, different instruments are played for different kinds of dances.
• Among the instruments used, dhol is the commonest of all.
• At the same time, there are few like Ghurei, where no instrument is played.
• Following are some more popular folk dances in Chamba:
  • Pharati or Khad-dumbi is a common dance form that is performed during important ceremonies such as weddings.
  • Chhatradhi Jatar is a form of mask dance.
  • Dandaras, Nat, Nachan, Gorda, Dharumsde, Khad-dumbi, Chhinjhat are some of the notable dances performed by male members only.
  • Dance forms like Ghurei/Dhurei, Dhamal, Dangi, Sikri and Kikl are mainly performed by female dancers.
  • Sohal, Shain, Sal Kukdi, Ratege, Til-Chauti dances can be performed by both men and women.