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QWhat is the literal meaning of the traditional Goan folk dance-drama called Jagor?

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  • A Celebration ✔ ✖
  • B Dance of the Gods ✔ ✖
  • C Wakeful nights ✔ ✖
  • D Harvest celebration ✔ ✖
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The literal meaning of Jagor is "wakeful nights." It is believed that the night-long performance awakens the deities, who continue to guard the village throughout the year.

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