Question:Pulikali ,a tiger dance is a recreational folk art from the state of :
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana
(d) Odisha
Answer : (a)
Context:
- Pulikkali, a colourful part of Onam celebrations in Thrissur, will be an online-only affair this year due to COVID-19.
- Facts:
- Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.
- It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in Kerala.
- On the fourth day of Onam celebrations (Nalaam Onam), performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil.
- Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the ‘play of the tigers’ hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting.
- Pulikkali was introduced in Thrissur by Shakthan Tampuran two centuries ago.
By: Arpit Mishra
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