With reference to Gotipua dance consider the following statements 1 Gotipua is a trad...........

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With reference to Gotipua dance, consider the following statements

1. Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Orissa, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance

2. It is performed by young boys, who dress as women to praise lord Rama

3. This dance form came up as a substitute of Mahari dance performed by Devadasis in temples

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

All of above

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Explanation:

Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. The dance is executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. The boys begin to learn the dance at an early age until adolescence, when their androgynous appearance changes. In the Odia language Gotipua, means "single boy" (goti-pua).Raghurajpur, Odisha (near Puri) is an historic village known for its Gotipua dance troupes.