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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The famous Maruni dance of Sikkim is associated with the festival of
A
Diwali
B
Holi
C
Lohri
D
Baisakhi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -English: Maruni is one of the oldest and most popular dances of the Nepalese in Sikkim. Though this dance is associated with the festival of Tihar (Hindi tyohar) or Diwali, it is now performed even on occasions like marriages. Tihar is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama from exile.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nepali folk dance “Maruni” – It is one of the oldest and popular group dance form of the Nepali community, usually performed by three male dancers and the three female dancers. The dancers are usually accompanied by a clown called “Dhatu waray”.

Detailed explanation-3: -The folk dance Maruni is performed during Weddings. It is performed during the festival of Tihar. Maruni is performed by both men and women who dress in colourful clothes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maruni is a traditional group dance form that originated from the Nepali community of Sikkim, a state in northeastern India. It is usually performed by three male dancers and three female dancers. The dancers are usually accompanied by a clown called “Dhatu waray”.

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