“Daskathia” is a traditional form of ballad-style storytelling and singing that originated in which Indian state?

Explanation

Odisha. Daskathia is a folk storytelling and ballad form of Odisha. The name comes from “Dasa” (devotee) and “Kathia” (wooden sticks), as performers use castanets. Usually performed by two artists, it narrates religious and mythological stories, especially of Lord Krishna, serving as a medium of communication and education in rural areas.