Q. Dandia is a form of dance associated with which of the following state?
Answer: Gujarat
Notes: Dandiya is the traditional folk-dance of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Along with Garba, it is the featured dance of Navratri evenings. Originating as devotional Garba dances, which were always performed in Durga’s honour, this dance form is actually the staging of a mockfight between the Goddess and Mahishasura. The sticks of the dance represent the swords of Durga.

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