Indian States and Folk Dances


On most occasions dancers sing themselves, accompanied by artists with instruments. Each form of Folk Dance has a specific costume & rhythm and some costumes are very colorful with extensive jewels and designs. Here is the List of various State and folk dances which help in various examinations like UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank Exams etc.

                                          Indian States and Folk Dances
State
Folk Dances
Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.
Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.
Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.
Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.
Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.
Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.
Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.
Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.
Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.
Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou  Sha.
Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam.
Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.
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.
Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali.

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