Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Performed by women dressed in traditional attire, the women dance while balancing earthen pots or matkis on their heads. The dance is performed on the beats of a dhol, which is a double-headed drum. It is also called the pitcher dance and belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh, particularly to the Malwa region

Answer: Chhattisgarh

Explanation:

‘Saila’ dance originated in the state of Chattisgarh. This dance is performed only by boys after the harvest season in the Hindu month of Aghan (November-December). The participants are given paddy by the villagers as a sign of gratitude. The group of Saila dancers go to each house and adjoining villages to perform this dance.

Answer: Kutiyattam

Explanation:

Koodiyattam (Kutiyattam), meaning "combined acting" in Malayalam, combines Sanskrit theatre performance with elements of traditional Koothu. It is traditionally performed in temple theatres known as Koothambalams. This art form of Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of intangible Cultural heritage of Humanity.

Answer: Bihar

Explanation:

Jhijhiya is a famous cultural dance of Bihar region. It is mostly done during the period of the dussehra. Women balance the lantern made up of clay on their head and dance.

Answer: Nati

Explanation:

The Kullu district administration has received a certificate of Guinness World Record for the largest Nati dance by 9,892 dancers, mostly women, on October 26, 2015. The dancers performance took place during the weeklong Dussehra festivities in Kullu.

Answer: Textile weaving

Explanation:

Paithani is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad, Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the most expensive saris in India.

Answer: Fugadi

Explanation:

Fugdi and Dhalo are the most common folk dances of Goa. The Kunbi is a tribal folk dance. Women holding lamps on their heads perform the lamp dance during the Shigmo festival. Morulem is another traditional folk dance presented by the backward community during Shigmo.

Answer: Kathakali

Explanation:

Through his long career, Shri Kunhiraman Nair has acquired a reputation both as a performer and teacher of Kathakali. He has performed various challenging roles including the Srikrishna Vesham in Santhanagopalam. He has also choreographed several dance-dramas and presented them on prestigious platforms all over India.

Answer: Kandhei

Explanation:

Sakhi kandhei is a string puppetry show popular in the Indian state of Odisha, especially in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. This form of art is still performed by local artists in and around Palakana, a small village in Kendrapara.

Answer: Padayani-Kerala

Explanation:

Padayani which Explanation: literally means “row of warriors” is a dance form belonging to Kerala. Performed in honour of “Bhadrakali” (i.e. an avatar of Lord Shiva) this dance form has its origins in the Pathanamthitta district in Kerala.