Dandari dance is performed in which festival in Bastar?

The correct answer is: A. Gawa

Gawa is a tribal festival celebrated in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India. It is a major festival of the Gond people and is held in the month of Chaitra (March–April). The festival marks the beginning of the new agricultural year and is a time for thanksgiving to the gods for a good harvest.

Dandaria dance is a traditional dance performed during the Gawa festival. The dance is performed by men and women in a circle. The dancers hold sticks in their hands and move their bodies in a rhythmic fashion. The dance is accompanied by music played on drums and other instruments.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated in the spring. It is a time for people to celebrate the arrival of spring and to forget their differences.
• Navakhani is a Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Kartik (October–November). It is a time for people to celebrate the birth of the goddess Durga.
• Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Kartik (October–November). It is a time for people to celebrate the victory of good over evil.