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Which one of the following is the musical and dance performance of the Adiya community in connection with agrarian practices/jobs?

AKambala dance

BGaddika

CEruthunritham

DMankoothu Vilayattam

Answer:

A. Kambala dance

Read Explanation:

The Adiya community, primarily found in Wayanad, Kerala, has several musical and dance performances connected to their lives. Among the given options, the one directly associated with their agrarian practices is:

  • Kambala dance (Kambara Nritham / Koramba Kali / Kambala Natti): This dance is specifically mentioned as a folk dance common among the Adiya and Paniya communities of Wayanad, performed in connection with agricultural practices, especially during the paddy planting season. The movements often resemble paddy planting, and it's a way to express their respect for agriculture

  • Gaddika: While a significant art form of the Adiya community, Gaddika is primarily a ritualistic performance for curing illnesses, warding off evil, and ensuring safe childbirth. Though important to their culture, it's not directly linked to agrarian practices/jobs in the same way as Kambala dance.

  • Eruthunritham: There is no prominent record linking "Eruthunritham" specifically to the Adiya community's agrarian practices.

    Mankoothu Vilayattam: This term is not widely recognized as a specific musical/dance form of the Adiya community related to agrarian practices.


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