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The simple dance which involves clapping each other's palms while encircling the pookalam. What is the name of the dance?

  1. kathakali dance

  2. kaikottikali dance

  3. Thiruvathirakali dance

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kaikottikali (also called Thiruvathirakali) is a traditional women's dance performed during Onam, where dancers clap each other's palms while circling the pookalam. Kathakali is a classical dance-drama, not a simple clapping dance. Thiruvathirakali is a related dance form. 'Kaikottikali' is the specific Onam clapping dance.

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