Which of the following dances is a war dance?

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answered Mar 4, 2022 by Mahendrak (121k points)
selected Mar 4, 2022 by Harshwardhan

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mayurbhanj's Chhau

The correct answer is Mayurbhanj's Chhau.

It is basically a men's dance. The dance with religious themes found in Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and Shaivism.
The Chau dance performed in festive themes of a folk dance ranges from celebrating acrobatics, martial arts, and athletics way.
In this dance, it seems that the dancers are at war with each other.
This dance is also practiced in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.
This dance is performed mainly on the occasion of the Basant festival lasting thirteen days in Chaitra month.

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