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Which of the following is a traditional dance of Kerala?

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Theyyam

Theyyam is correct.

Theyyam is a ritual dance form of northern Kerala, especially the Kannur and Kasaragod region. Performers wear elaborate face paint, towering headdresses and costumes and are believed to embody deities during temple rituals held mainly between October and May.

Dhol Cholom is a drum dance of Manipur performed during Holi (Yaoshang). Giddha is the women's folk dance of Punjab, and Bhangra is the energetic harvest dance of Punjab performed mainly by men. Other dances of Kerala include Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Ottamthullal.

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