India is home to a rich and diverse culture, and one of the most important aspects of this culture is its folk dance. Indian traditional folk dance are a reflection of the various regions and religions of the country, and each state has its own unique dances.
Here is a list of some of the most popular folk dances from each state in India:
State Wise List Of Indian traditional Folk Dance
S.NO |
STATE NAME |
FOLK DANCE |
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01. |
Bihar |
Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa, Bidesia, Jatra |
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02. |
Manipur |
Manipuri ,Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat,Dol Cholam, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila,Khubak Ishei,Lhou Sha, |
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03. |
Odisha |
Ghumara,Ranappa,Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Chadya Dandanata , Savari,Painka, Munari, Odissi |
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04. |
Tamil Nadu |
Karagam,Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi, Bharatnatyam |
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05. |
Telangana |
Perini Shivatandavam,Keisabadi |
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06. |
Assam |
Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal. Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai, Sattriya |
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07. |
West Bengal |
Alkap, Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan. |
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08. |
Chhattisgarh |
Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Chandaini, Bharthari Charit, Goudi, Karma, Jhumar, Dagla, Pali, Tapali, Navrani, Diwari, Mundari ,Jhumar,. |
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09. |
Maharashtra |
Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Tamasha, Mauni, Powara, Gouricha . |
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10. |
Himachal Pradesh |
Kinnauri,Thoda,Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance . |
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11. |
Haryana |
Jhumar, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor . |
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12. |
Madhya Pradesh |
Tertali,Maanch,Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Jawara etc. |
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13. |
Uttar Pradesh |
Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita, Kathak |
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14. |
Rajasthan |
Ghoomar,Suisini,kalbeliya, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Panihari, Ginad etc. |
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15. |
Gujrat |
Garba, Dandiya Ras,Bhavai, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai. |
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16. |
Sikkim |
Chu Faat,Yak Chaam Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance. |
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17. |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Chham ,Mask dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War dance. Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo . |
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18. |
Mizoram |
Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam,Par Lam, Sarlamkai/ Solakia, Tlanglam, Khanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan |
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19. |
Tripura |
Hojagiri |
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20. |
Karnataka |
Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi |
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21. |
Kerala |
Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, Kali Auttam, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam |
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22. |
Andra Pradesh |
Ghantamardala, (Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam, Kummi, Siddhi, Madhuri, Chhadi. Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. Butta Bommalu, Kuchipudi |
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23. |
Goa |
Fugdi, Dhalo, Kunbi, Dhangar, Mandi, Jhagor, Khol, Dakni, Tarangamel, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale,amayi nrutya,Tonnya mell. |
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24. |
Jharkhand |
Karma Munda,Karma, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Chhanu, Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Karma, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach. |
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25. |
Uttarakhand |
Chappeli,Gadhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila etc. |
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26. |
Punjab |
Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand,Naqual. |
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27. |
Meghalaya |
Laho, Baala, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, |
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28. |
Nagaland |
Chong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim,Bamboo Dance, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim |
