PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Purulia
Explanation
Chhau dance is a traditional Indian martial dance form, and its Purulia variant, which is very popular, originated in the Purulia district of West Bengal.
Key Points
- > Chhau dance originated in Purulia, West Bengal.
- > It is a martial dance form.
- > The mask-making village ‘Charida’ is located in Purulia.
Additional Information
- UNESCO has included Chhau dance in its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- It is mainly based on mythological stories.
- Besides Purulia, other forms of Chhau exist in Seraikela (Jharkhand) and Mayurbhanj (Odisha).
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| District | Purulia |
| Type | Martial Dance |
| Recognition | UNESCO (2010) |