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Janapada Geethe is a folk music tradition of which state?
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Answer: Option A — Karnataka
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Janapada Geethe (or Janapada Geete) means "folk songs" in Kannada ("janapada" means rural or of the people, and "geethe" means song). It is the general name for the folk songs of Karnataka. These songs come from village life and are passed down orally from generation to generation.
Janapada Geethe covers many kinds of songs, sung on different occasions:
- Work songs sung while sowing, harvesting, grinding grain or pounding paddy.
- Wedding songs, lullabies and songs on the birth of a child.
- Devotional songs to local deities such as Male Mahadeshwara, Manteswamy and Yellamma.
- Ballads (lavani and laavani) describing the deeds of heroes such as Sangolli Rayanna and Kittur Chennamma.
The folk song tradition of Karnataka has been studied and collected by scholars such as H. L. Nagegowda, who founded the Janapada Loka (folk museum) near Ramanagara in 1994. The Karnataka Janapada Academy promotes these arts.
Other folk arts of Karnataka:
- Yakshagana: a traditional dance-drama of coastal Karnataka.
- Dollu Kunitha: a powerful drum dance of the Kuruba community.
- Veeragase: a dance associated with the worship of Shiva.
- Kamsale: a dance with cymbals linked to the worship of Male Mahadeshwara.
- Bhuta Kola: a ritual spirit-worship dance of Tulu Nadu.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Andhra Pradesh is known for Burrakatha and Oggu Katha (folk storytelling).
- ✗Tamil Nadu is known for Villu Pattu (bow song) and Gaana songs.
- ✗Kerala is known for Mappila Pattu and Vanchipattu.
Quick tip
Remember: Janapada Geethe = Kannada folk songs (Karnataka); Janapada Loka museum near Ramanagara (H. L. Nagegowda); Yakshagana = coastal Karnataka.
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