Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Odisha
The correct answer is Odisha. - Daskathia is a form of ballad singing prevalent in Odisha.
- Daskathia is a name derived from a unique musical instrument called “Kathi” or “Ram Tali”, wooden clappers used during the presentation.
- The performance is a form of worship and offering on behalf of the “Das”, the devotee.
- This folk form is mainly associated with the worship of Lord Shiva and thus, during the performances, dedications to Lord Shiva, mentioning its various forms like Rudra, Hara, Mahadeva, Shankar, and Bholanath etc., is prescribed.
- The performance group consists of two people, a chief singer (Gayaka) and the other known as the 'Palia'.
- The Palia plays a second fiddle to the singer, in acting and singing.
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