State-Wise List of Folk Dances of India
State-wise List of Folk Dances of India
Folk Dances are performed on various occasions like festivals, weddings, the arrival of the season, etc. These dances are full of energy and vitality. Some are performed by men and women separately while in others they perform together. Each of these dance forms has a specific costume, extensive jewellery, sometimes headgears, etc. offering a unique identity to it. India is a land of diversities and festivals where folk dances are a way of expression and holds great importance in ancient history. There are various folk dances performed in India, the table below mentions some of the famous folk dances of Indian states.
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State Folk Dances
Andhra Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Pradesh Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu
Arunachal Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham, Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Pradesh Kongki
Assam Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Bakho- Bakhain
Chhattisgarh Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini
Goa Tarangamel, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell
Gujarat Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai
Haryana Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamyal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor
Himachal Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Munzra, Jhora, Pradesh Jhali, Chharhi
Jharkhand Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Alkap, Karma Munda, Mardana Jhumar, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka,
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Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar,
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 Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch, Jawara, Matki, Aada, Pradesh Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance
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, Dandass, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual, Malwai, Ludi
Rajasthan Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya
Tamil Nadu Kolattam, Kavadi, Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Theru koothu,Oyilattam
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Uttar Pradesh Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita, Charkula
Uttarakhand Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chholiya
Manipur Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha
Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho
Mizoram Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam, Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin
Nagaland Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee
Tripura Hojagiri, Lebang Boomani
Sikkim Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance
Lakshadweep Lava, Parichakali
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Classical Dances of India :
If you are not checking Classical Dance of India with Folk Dances of India, then you had missed a very important thing. Indian classical dance academy i.e., Shastriya Academi. All these dances are connected to the Hindu Goddess. These are performed by very talented, trained and skilled artists.
The list of classical dances in India is given below:
List of Classical dances in India State of Origin
Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu Kathak Uttar Pradesh Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh Odissi Odisha Kathakali Kerala Sattriya Assam Manipuri Manipur Mohiniyattam Kerala
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