Folk Dances of India 2022, - State Wise Dances of India in PDF

Folk Dances of India

India is a country of the most diverse cultures and traditions in the world. India has a wide range of dance forms whether it is folk dance or classical dance. The dialect here changes after about 100 km, so do the folk-dance style, dress, artist etc. We also have four seasons, so we have dances for different seasons. There is a dance in almost every state for the time of harvest. Folk dances are forms of expression, which are performed to represent the happiness, sadness and different moods of the society. These folk dances have evolved and become folk dances over the years, bringing uniqueness and innovation to the Indian culture. Here is a list of various state and folk dances which help in various exams like UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank exams etc.

State Wise Folk Dances of India

Check the state-wise classification of folk dances of India. In many exams, there is a direct question about the state-folk dance relationship.

Folk dances of India- State-Wise List
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 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  Bohada
Odisha	Odissi (Classical),  Savari, Ghumara,  Painka,  Munari,  Chhau
West Bengal	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,  Sarlamkai/ 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

These folk dances are performed by men, women or a group of people.

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Classical dance of India

If you are not checking out Classical Dance of India along with Folk Dances of India, then you had missed a very important thing. Indian Academy of Classical Dance i.e. Shastri Academy. All these dances are associated with Hindu goddess. It is performed by very talented, trained and skilled artists.

Given below is a list of classical dances in India:

List of Classical dances in India	State of Origin
Bharatnatyam	Tamil Nadu
Kathak	Uttar Pradesh
Kuchipudi	Andhra Pradesh
Odissi	Odisha
Kathakali	Kerala
Sattriya	Assam
Manipuri	Manipu
Mohiniyattam	Kerala

Folk Dance of India

Q 1. Which is the national dance of India?

Answer. Bharatanatyam is the national dance of India.

Q 2. Which is the oldest dance form of India?

Answer. Odissi is the oldest dance form of India.

Q 3. Bihu is a folk dance of which state of India?

Answer. Bihu is a folk dance of Assam.

Q 4. Jata-Jatin is the folk dance of which state?

Answer. Jata-Jatin is a folk dance of Bihar.

Q 5. Rauf is a folk dance of which state?

Answer. Rauf is a dance form of Jammu and Kashmir.