Indian States and their Folk Dances
There are 29 states in India. There are different terms of communities, religious faith. Each community is a form of presents different cultures.Indian folk dance tribal dances representing the various cultures of the different states of India.The Indian Folk Dance is not only important for Indian culture but also it carries the tradition and history of every community and religion.Folk dance helps in keeping culture alive.
Here are the list of all Indian states and their Folk dances.
| S.N. | State | Name of Folk Dances |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi, Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam, Ottam, Chhadi, Mohiniattam, Kummi, Siddi Madhuri |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Bardo Chham |
| 3 | Assam | Bihu,Natpuja, Maharas, Bichhua, Jumar, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai |
| 4 | Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, Jatra |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Goudi, Karma, Jhumar, Dagla, Pali, Tapali, Navrani, Diwari, Mundari, Panthi, Raut Nacha |
| 6 | Goa | Mandi, Jhagor, Khol, Dakni,Dekhnni, Fugdi, Corridinho, Dashavatara |
| 7 | Gujarat | Raas, Padhar, Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai |
| 8 | Haryana | Dhamal, Daph, Phag, Ghoomar, Jhumar, Phag Dance, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Kinnauri , Namgen,Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Karma, Chhau, Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai. |
| 11 | Jammu and Kashmir | Dumhal, Rouf, Bhand Pather, Bachha Nagma, Hafiza Dance, Wuegi-Nachun,Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali |
| 12 | Karnataka | Yakshagna,Huttari,Suggi,Karga,Lambi, Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase dance |
| 13 | Kerala | Mohiniattam, Padayani,Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali,Tappatikali,Kali Auttam |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | Tertali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki dance, Phulpati dance, Maanch, Gaur Maria, Grida |
| 15 | Maharashtra | Pavri Nach, Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Tamasha, Mauni, Powara, Gouricha |
| 16 | Manipur | Thang Ta, Dhol Cholom,Manipuri (Classical), Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat |
| 17 | Meghalaya | Laho, Baagla,Nongkrem, Shad Suk mynsiem, Behdienkhalm |
| 18 | Mizoram | Cheraw Dance,Khanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan |
| 19 | Nagaland | Chang Lo or Sua Lua, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim |
| 20 | Odisha | Ghumura, Chau, Odissi (Classical), Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat,Goti Pua, Nacni, Dhap, Dalkhai, Baag Naach |
| 21 | Punjab | Bhangra, Daff, Dhaman , Jhumar, Karthi, Kikkli, Malwai Giddha, Sammi, Jindua |
| 22 | Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Panihari, Ginad , Kalbelia, Bhavai, Chirami, Gair, Tera Tali |
| 23 | Sikkim | Singh Chaam |
| 24 | Tamilnadu | Bharatnatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, KavadiBharata Natyam, Devarattam, Kamandi, Karagattam, Mayil Attam, Paampu attam, Oyilattam |
| 25 | Telangana | Perini Thandavam, Lambadi, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Burra Katha, Pagati Vesham |
| 26 | Tripura | Hojagiri |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita,Charkula, Kathak, Karma, Dadra |
| 28 | Uttarakhand | Gadhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Raslila, Chappeli,Barada Nati, Botiya, Cancheri, Chhapelia, Choliya, Jagars, Jhora, Romala |
| 29 | West Bengal | Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Nanci, Alkap, Domni |