Which dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh?
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This previous-year-style question tests Indian culture: “Which dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh?” The correct answer is Chham. Chham is a ritual Buddhist dance associated with Himachal Pradesh. It is performed mainly in monasteries and festival gatherings with masks, costumes and symbolic movements. Chham is connected with Buddhist culture in Himalayan regions, so it should not be confused with general folk dances of plains. Remember it as Himachal Pradesh plus Buddhist ritual plus warding off evil spirits.