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'Dandiya' is mainly related to which state ?

Andhra Pradesh

Gujarat

Haryana

Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

Dandiya is the famous folk dance of Gujarat.
This dance form actually stages a mock-fight between the Goddess Durga and Mahishasura, the mighty demon-king. During dandiya, dancers move their feet and arms in a complicated, choreographed manner with dhol being used as complementary percussion instrument. The sticks (dandiyas) of dance represent the swords of Durga.

By: Rohit Middha

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