Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Manipur?

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Correct answer: b) Lai Haraoba. Lai Haraoba is a ritualistic folk dance and festival from Manipur, India, primarily celebrated by the Meitei people. It's considered a pre-Vaishnavite tradition and a form of religious and cultural expression, often performed to honor the Umang Lai deities of the Sanamahism religion. The dance is a precursor to the classical Manipuri dance form and is performed by maibas (priests) and maibis (priestesses). Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Manipur?

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