List of Indian Folk Dances in Different State

List of Indian Folk Dances: India is a country of different cultures and traditions. Basically, Indian folk dances and tribal dances are simple these are performed to express joy on the arrival of the occasion of childbirth, marriage, and festivals.

Indian folk dance is a simple dance performed to express joy and happiness. Some folk dances are performed separately by men and women and in some cases, men and women dance together. Each form of dance has a specific costume with extensive jewels.

These Folk Dances are very important static gk for competitive exams. Especially in Bank PO, SSC, UPSC, and all other competitive exams questions come from this topic.

State-wise List of Folk Dance in India 

India consists of many states. Numerous tribes live in each state and each tribe has its own dance forms. Below is a list of some of the important folk dances of different states in India.

Dance forms of Andhra Pradesh

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Andhra Pradesh.

1. Kuchipudi, 
2. Vilasini Natyam, 
3. Andhra Natyam, 
4. Bhamakalpam, 
5. Veeranatyam, 
6. Dappu, 
7. Tappeta Gullu, 
8. Lambadi, 
9. Dhimsa, 
10. Kolattam, 
11. Butta Bommalu.

Dance forms of Assam

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Assam.

1. Bihu, 
2. Bichhua, 
3. Natpuja, 
4. Maharas, 
5. Kaligopal, 
6. Bagurumba, 
7. Naga dance, 
8. Khel Gopal, 
9. Tabal Chongli, 
10. Canoe, 
11. Jhumura Hobjanai

Dance forms of Arunachal Pradesh 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Arunachal Pradesh 

1. Buiya, 
2. Chalo, 
3. Wancho, 
4. Pasi Kongki, 
5. Ponung, 
6. Popir, 
7. Bardo Chham.

Dance forms of Bihar

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Bihar

1. Jata-Jatin, 
2. Bakho-Bakhain, 
3. Panwariya, 
4. Sama Chakwa, 
5. Bidesia.

Dance forms of Chhattisgarh 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Chhattisgarh 

1. Gaur Maria, 
2. Panthi, 
3. Raut Nacha, 
4. Pandwani, 
5. Vedamati, 
6. Kapalik, 
7. Bharthari Charit, 
8. Chandaini.

Dance forms of Gujarat

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Gujarat.

1. Garba, 
2. Dandiya Ras, 
3. Tippani Juriun, 
4. Bhavai.

Dance forms of Haryana

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Haryana

1. Jhumar, 
2. Phag, 
3. Daph, 
4. Dhamal, 
5. Loor, 
6. Gugga, 
7. Khor, 
8. Gagor

Dance forms of Himachal Pradesh

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Himachal Pradesh

1. Jhora, 
2. Jhali, 
3. Chharhi, 
4. Dhaman, 
5. Chhapeli, 
6. Mahasu, 
7. Nati, 
8. Dangi

Dance forms of Jammu and Kashmir

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir 

1. Rauf, 
2. Hikat, 
3. Mandjas, 
4. Kud Dandi Nach, 
5. Damali

Dance forms of Jharkhand 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Jharkhand 

1. Alkap, 
2. Karma Munda, 
3. Agni, 
4. Jhumar, 
5. Janani Jhumar, 
6. Mardana Jhumar, 
7. Paika, 
8. Phagua,
9. Hunta Dance, 
10. Mundari Dance, 
11. Sarhul, 
12. Barao, 
13. Jhitka, 
14. Danga, 
15. Domkach, 
16. Ghora Naach

Dance forms of Karnataka 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Karnataka 

1. Yakshagan, 
2. Huttari, 
3. Suggi, 
4. Kunitha, 
5. Karga, 
6. Lambi

Dance forms of Kerala 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Kerala 

1. Kathakali (Classical), 
2. Ottam Thulal, 
3. Mohiniattam, 
4. Kaikottikali.

Dance forms of Maharashtra

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Maharashtra 

1. Lavani, 
2. Nakata, 
3. Koli, 
4. Lezim, 
5. Gafa, 
6. Dahikala Dasavtar 
7. Bohada.

Dance forms of Odisha 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Odisha 

1. Odissi (Classical), 
2. Savari, 
3. Ghumara, 
4. Painka, 
5. Munari, 
6. Chhau.

Dance forms of West Bengal

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of West Bengal 

1. Kathi, 
2. Gambhira, 
3. Dhali, 
4. Jatra, 
5. Baul, 
6. Marasia, 
7. Mahal, 
8. Keertan.

Dance forms of Punjab

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Punjab 

1. Bhangra, 
2. Giddha, 
3. Daff, 
4. Dhaman, 
5. Bhand, 
6. Naqual.

Dance forms of Rajasthan

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Rajasthan 

1. Ghumar, 
2. Chakri, 
3. Ganagor, 
4. Jhulan Leela, 
5. Jhuma, 
6. Suisini, 
7. Ghapal, 
8. Kalbeliya.

Dance forms of Tamil Nadu

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Tamil Nadu 

1. Bharatanatyam, 
2. Kumi, 
3. Kolattam, 
4. Kavadi.

Dance forms of Uttar Pradesh 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Uttar Pradesh 

1. Nautanki, 
2. Raslila, 
3. Kajri, 
4. Jhora, 
5. Chappeli, 
6. Jaita.

Dance forms of Uttarakhand 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Uttarakhand 

1. Garhwali, 
2. Kumayuni, 
3. Kajari, 
4. Jhora, 
5. Raslila, 
6. Chappeli.

Dance forms of Goa 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Goa 

1. Tarangamel, 
2. Koli, 
3. Dekhni, 
4. Fugdi, 
5. Shigmo, 
6. Ghode, 
7. Modni, 
8. Samayi nrutya, 
9. Jagar, 
10. Ranmale, 
11. Gonph, 
12. Tonnya mell.

Dance forms of Madhya Pradesh

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Madhya Pradesh 

1. Jawara, 
2. Matki, 
3. Aada, 
4. Khada Nach, 
5. Phulpati, 
6. Grida Dance, 
7. Selalarki, 
8. Selabhadoni, 
9. Maanch.

Dance forms of Manipur 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Manipur 

1. Dol Cholam, 
2. Thang Ta, 
3. Lai Haraoba, 
4. Pung Cholom, 
5. Khamba Thaibi, 
6. Nupa Dance, 
7. Raslila, 
8. Khubak Ishei, 
9. Lhou Sha.

Dance forms of Meghalaya 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Meghalaya 

1. Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, 
2. Nongkrem, 
3. Laho.

Dance forms of Mizoram 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Mizoram 

1. Cheraw Dance, 
2. Khuallam, 
3. Chailam, 
4. Sawlakin, 
5. Chawnglaizawn, 
6. Zangtalam, 
7. Par Lam, 
8. Sarlamkai/Solakia, 
9. Tlanglam.

Dance forms of Nagaland 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Nagaland 

1. Rangma, 
2. Bamboo Dance, 
3. Zeliang, 
4. Nsuirolians, 
5. Gethinglim, 
6. Temangnetin, 
7. Hetaleulee.

Dance forms of Tripura

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Tripura 

1. Hojagiri.

Dance forms of Sikkim 

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Sikkim 

1. Chu Faat Dance, 
2. Sikmari, 
3. Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, 
4. Yak Chaam, 
5. Denzong Gnenha, 
6. Tashi Yangku Dance, 
7. Khukuri Naach, 
8. Chutkey Naach, 
9. Maruni Dance.

Dance Forms Of Lakshadweep

The following is a list of some of the important folk dances of Lakshadweep

1. Lava, 
2. Kolkali, 
3. Parichakali.

If you read these folk dances of India given above in a good way, you will be able to get good results in any competitive exam.

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