GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Dandiya Raas is the folk dance of Gujarat. With its origins in Gujarat, this popular socio-religious dance is performed during the time of Navaratri festival. It is believed to be performed in memory of Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.

Detailed explanation-2: -Raas or Dandiya Raas is the socio-religious folk dance originating from Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navaratri. The dance is performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan too. The etymology of Dandiya-Raas is in Sanskrit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Significance of Dandiya dance It signifies the defeat of evil over good. The colourful sticks used during Dandiya represent the sword of Goddess Durga, that’s why this dance form is also known as ‘The Sword Dance.