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List of Indian States and their Folk Dances

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