Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following dance forms is performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War?

Options:

Mayilattom

Therukoothu

Kavadi Aattam

Kummi

Correct Answer:

Kavadi Aattam

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Kavadi Aattam

Out of the choices you provided, the dance form performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War, is Kavadi Aattam. Kavadi Aattam literally translates to "burden dance" and is a central part of the Thaipusam festival. Devotees carry decorated structures called Kavadis which may contain offerings like milk, rice or other symbolic items. The dance involves a trance-like state where devotees express their devotion and gratitude to Murugan.