GK QUESTION#203
From which of the following epics did the Garadi folk dance of Puducherry originate?
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A. Ramayana
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Ramayana. Garadi dance is mainly performed at the time of the car festival of Lord Vishnu. Indian States and folk Dances: Kerala - Chavittukali, Kolkali or Kolkkali (also popular in Lakshadweep Islands), Kummattikkali. Goa - Dashavatara, Dekhni, Dhalo, Dhangar, Fugdi, Ghodemodni. Karnataka - Dollu Kunitha, Bayalata, Kamsale, Veeragase. Maharashtra - Dhangari Gaja, Lavani, Povada, and Koli dance.