Folk Dances of India

India is a land of Festivals with varied cultures and traditions. The thing which
makes Indian Culture quite unique is Diversities in all Spheres. Folk Dances of India
are products of these cultural diversities and traditions which evolved over ages. It is
also seen that few questions on SSC, Railways and Banking exam are based on these
Folk dances of India.

Folk Dances of India - Why It Is Celebrated

In India we have festivals virtually every other day and these folk dances are
performed to express joy and festivity. Since every festival is accompanied by
celebrations, folk dances of India become an integral part of our culture and
tradition.

Folk Dances of India - State-wise List

Folk Dances are performed on various occasions like festivals, wedding, arrival of
season etc. These dances are full of energy and vitality. Some are performed by men
and women separately while in others they perform together. Let's have a look at the
various folk dances of India.

State Folk Dances

Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam,

Andhra
Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa,
Pradesh
Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.

Arunachal Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo

Pradesh Chham.

Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga

Assam
dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai

Bihar Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.

Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik,

Chhattisgarh
Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.

Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi

Goa
nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
Gujarat Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.

Haryana Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamyal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.

Himachal
Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
Pradesh

Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana

Jharkhand Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul,
Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.

Jammu and
Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
Kashmir

Karnataka Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.

Kerala Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.

Madhya Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance,

Pradesh Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.

Maharashtra Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.

Odisha Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.

West Bengal Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.

Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.

Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal,

Rajasthan
Kalbeliya.

Tamil Nadu Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.

Uttar Pradesh Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita, Charkula.

Uttarakhand Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chholiya.

Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba

Manipur
Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha.

Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.

Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn,

Mizoram
Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam.
 Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim,
Nagaland
Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.

Tripura Hojagiri.

Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance,
Sikkim Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri
Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.

Lakshadweep Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali.

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