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. You May Also Check: Updated All Topic wise Static GK PDF (E-Book) – Click Here to Download Page 1 Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 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, Page 2 Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 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 Page 3 Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 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 Page 4 Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 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 Page 5 Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo Page 6 Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo .