Folk traditions

Q. Explain the festival of Moharram.

Q. Potharajus, the male dancers, are seen leading the procession holding what in their hands?

1. Neem leaves
2. Swords
3. Whips
4. Tulsi leaves

Q. Womenfolk carry a over their heads during the Bonalu festival.

1. bonam
2. ghatam
3. idol of the goddess
4. casket

Q. What is the top of the Peeri covered with?

1. Food offerings to God
2. Flower Garlands
3. A mixture of turmeric and sandalwood insignias
4. Glittering clothes

Q. What do the people offer the Goddesses during Medaram Jatara?

1. Milk
2. Flower garlands
3. Jaggery
4. Dry Fruits

Q. What is a Peeri?

1. Bamboo strips bound together forming a pedestal.
2. Bamboo strips fanned out in a circle.
3. Bamboo strips in a dome shape.
4. Bamboo strips tied in a knot, arranged to look beautiful.

Q. Who was Beerappa's wife?

1. Rathamma
2. Silamma
3. Akkamankali
4. Kamarathi

Q. Where is Ameenpeer Dargah?

1. Y.S.R Kadapa District
2. East Godavari
3. Kurnool
4. Guntur

Q. What are the dancing men who participate during Bonalu called?

1. Pothurajus
2. Tawiz
3. None of the Above
4. Pirzadas

Q. Who all are protected by Gangamma?

1. Warriors
2. Poor People
3. Orphans
4. Fishermen