Folk Dances of India: In Detail

State

Folk 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 or 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, arlamkai/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