KBC 14: ‘Lotia’ is the regional music associated with which of the following Indian states?

Options:

A) Rajasthan

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Punjab

D) Assam

Answer: Rajasthan

Lotia is the regional music associated with the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the regional music that is sung by peasants at work in the field. Lotia is mostly sung in the Chaitra month during the Lotia festival. 

Lotia music is a regional song usually sung on Holi to celebrate with music and colors. It is mainly sung by women as they carry water from fields to their houses. It is also sung by farmers. There is a popular belief that the harvest is considered to be bountiful if these songs are sung. Lotia music is not only famous in Rajasthan but also in Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Assam.

Lotia music is a cultural tradition has been incorporated for cultural resources and training. It also forms a part of the rich diversity of India. Each of the regions has its style and nuances of lotia music. 

The main theme of these songs is the emotions of these singers and apart from farming, Lotia music also forms an essential part of wedding, receptions and child birth. 

Lotia also forms a part of Krishna’s Raas Leela. The nature of the song is as important as the singer’s personality. Young women also sing these songs to woo their lovers. These women fill water in steel and copper containers and decorate it with flowers to serve water to their husband and the family. It is a beautiful sight to see and a soulful sound to hear. 

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