Folk Dances Of India

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Folk Dances of States in India​


India is a land of the most diverse cultures and traditions in the world. India has a vast range of Dance forms whether it is folk or classical dance. Here the dialect change almost after 100 km, so does the folk dances style, dress, artists, etc change. We also have four-season so we have dances for different seasons. There is one dance in almost every state for the time of harvest. Folk dances are forms of expression, performed to reflect the happiness, sorrow and different mood of society. These folk dances have evolved and become folk dances over the years, bringing uniqueness and novelty to the Indian culture. Here is the List of various State and folk dances which help in various examinations like UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank Exams etc.

State-wise Folk Dances of India​


Check the state-wise categorisation of folk dances of India. In many exams, there is a direct question about the state-folk dance relation.

Folk dances of India- State-Wise List
StateFolk Dances
Andhra Pradesh➤ Kuchipudi,
➤ Vilasini Natyam,
➤ Andhra Natyam,
➤ Bhamakalpam,
➤ Veeranatyam,
➤ Dappu,
➤ Tappeta Gullu,
➤ Lambadi,
➤ Dhimsa,
➤ Kolattam,
➤ Butta Bommalu.
Assam➤ Bihu,
➤ Bichhua,
➤ Natpuja,
➤ Maharas,
➤ Kaligopal,
➤ Bagurumba,
➤ Naga dance,
➤ Khel Gopal,
➤ Tabal Chongli,
➤ Canoe,
➤ Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar➤ Jata-Jatin,
➤ Bakho-Bakhain,
➤ Panwariya,
➤ Sama Chakwa,
➤ Bidesia.
Gujarat➤ Garba,
➤ Dandiya Ras,
➤ Tippani Juriun,
➤ Bhavai.
Haryana➤ Jhumar,
➤ Phag,
➤ Daph,
➤ Dhamal,
➤ Loor,
➤ Gugga,
➤ Khor,
➤ Gagor.
Himachal Pradesh➤ Jhora,
➤ Jhali,
➤ Chharhi,
➤ Dhaman,
➤ Chhapeli,
➤ Mahasu,
➤ Nati,
➤ Dangi.
Jammu and Kashmir➤ Rauf,
➤ Hikat,
➤ Mandjas,
➤ Kud Dandi Nach,
➤ Damali.
Karnataka➤ Yakshagan,
➤ Huttari,
➤ Suggi,
➤ Kunitha,
➤ Karga,
➤ Lambi.
Kerala➤ Kathakali (Classical),
➤ Ottam Thulal,
➤ Mohiniattam,
➤ Kaikottikali.
Maharashtra➤ Lavani,
➤ Nakata,
➤ Koli,
➤ Lezim,
➤ Gafa,
➤ Dahikala Dasavtar
➤ 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.
Rajasthan➤ Ghumar,
➤ Chakri,
➤ Ganagor,
➤ Jhulan Leela,
➤ Jhuma,
➤ Suisini,
➤ Ghapal,
➤ Kalbeliya.
Tamil Nadu➤ Bharatanatyam,
➤ Kumi,
➤ Kolattam,
➤ Kavadi.
Uttar Pradesh➤ Nautanki,
➤ Raslila,
➤ Kajri,
➤ Jhora,
➤ Chappeli,
➤ Jaita.
Uttarakhand➤ Garhwali,
➤ Kumayuni,
➤ Kajari,
➤ Jhora,
➤ Raslila,
➤ Chappeli.
Goa➤ Tarangamel,
➤ Koli,
➤ Dekhni,
➤ Fugdi,
➤ Shigmo,
➤ Ghode,
➤ Modni,
➤ Samayi nrutya,
➤ Jagar,
➤ Ranmale,
➤ Gonph,
➤ Tonnya mell.
Madhya Pradesh➤ Jawara,
➤ Matki,
➤ Aada,
➤ Khada Nach,
➤ Phulpati,
➤ Grida Dance,
➤ Selalarki,
➤ Selabhadoni,
➤ Maanch.
Chhattisgarh➤ Gaur Maria,
➤ Panthi,
➤ Raut Nacha,
➤ Pandwani,
➤ Vedamati,
➤ Kapalik,
➤ Bharthari Charit,
➤ Chandaini.
Jharkhand➤ Alkap,
➤ Karma Munda,
➤ Agni,
➤ Jhumar,
➤ Janani Jhumar,
➤ Mardana Jhumar,
➤ Paika, Phagua,
➤ Hunta Dance,
➤ Mundari Dance,
➤ Sarhul, Barao,
➤ Jhitka,
➤ Danga,
➤ Domkach,
➤ Ghora Naach.
Arunachal Pradesh➤ Buiya,
➤ Chalo,
➤ Wancho,
➤ Pasi Kongki,
➤ Ponung,
➤ Popir,
➤ Bardo Chham.
Manipur➤ Dol Cholam,
➤ Thang Ta,
➤ Lai Haraoba,
➤ Pung Cholom,
➤ Khamba Thaibi,
➤ Nupa Dance,
➤ Raslila,
➤ Khubak Ishei,
➤ Lhou Sha.
Meghalaya➤ Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem,
➤ Nongkrem,
➤ Laho.
Mizoram➤ Cheraw Dance,
➤ Khuallam,
➤ Chailam,
➤ Sawlakin,
➤ Chawnglaizawn,
➤ Zangtalam,
➤ Par Lam,
➤ Sarlamkai/ Solakia,
➤ Tlanglam.
Nagaland➤ Rangma,
➤ Bamboo Dance,
➤ Zeliang,
➤ Nsuirolians,
➤ Gethinglim,
➤ Temangnetin,
➤ Hetaleulee.
Tripura➤ Hojagiri.
Sikkim➤ Chu Faat Dance,
➤ Sikmari,
➤ Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance,
➤ Yak Chaam,
➤ Denzong Gnenha,
➤ Tashi Yangku Dance,
➤ Khukuri Naach,
➤ Chutkey Naach,
➤ Maruni Dance.
Lakshadweep➤ Lava,
➤ Kolkali,
➤ Parichakali.

These Folk Dances are performed by men, women or a group of people.

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
BharatnatyamTamil Nadu
KathakUttar Pradesh
KuchipudiAndhra Pradesh
OdissiOdisha
KathakaliKerala
SattriyaAssam
ManipuriManipur
MohiniyattamKerala


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