Consider the following statements.

1. Kud dance is performed to honour the gods 'Lok Devtas' as a thanks giving ritual.

2. It is practiced on festive occasions like Eid and Ramzan days are going.

Which of the above statements is/are correct:

Analysis of the Statements

Statement 1 is CORRECT: The Kud dance is a ritualistic folk dance performed primarily in the hilly districts of Jammu (such as Udhampur, Reasi, and Ramban). It is performed as a thanksgiving ritual to the Gram Devtas (village deities) or Lok Devtas for protecting livestock, crops, and the health of the community.

Statement 2 is INCORRECT: While it is performed on festive occasions, it is not associated with Eid or Ramzan. Instead, it is typically performed during the rainy season (after the Kharif crops are harvested) or during local festivals like Mela or weddings. The performers wear traditional local attire, and the dance is characterized by its slow, rhythmic movements to the sound of the Flute, Drum (Dhol), and Narsingha.