SSC
INDIAN CULTURE
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Uttar Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Punjab
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Detailed explanation-1: -Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Giddha varies from other forms of traditional Punjabi dance in that it does not require the two-headed barrel dhol drum to be performed. In this dance form, women stand in a circle formation and clap rhythms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. The main Punjabi folk dance for females is Gidda and for men Bhangra. The dances are typically performed at times of celebration, such as harvest (Visakhi), weddings, Lohri, etc..
Detailed explanation-3: -Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab while its female version on dance is known as Giddha.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bhangra and Gidha originated in the 1800s in the Punjab region of India by farmers. Both initiated as folk dances celebrated during the time of the harvest called Baisakhi/Vaisakhi.