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State-wise List of Folk Dances of India – Download as PDF

May 7, 2020

List of Folk Dances of India: List of Folk Dances of India PDF: Indian folk and tribal dances are simple dances and are performed to express joy and happiness among themselves. Folk and tribal dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals. The identity of the originators is forgotten, but the style is preserved down the ages.

we are providing you with Static GK Notes in this blog. The topic being covered in these Static GK Notes is List of Folk Dances of India. Here is the List of various State and folk dances that help in various examinations like UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank Exams, Railway & Other Govt. Exams. A detailed State-wise list of all the Major Folk Dances has been given below for your Exam Preparation. Check out the complete List of Folk Dances of India.

List of Folk Dances of India – Download PDF

List of Folk Dances of India

State	Folk Dances
Andhra Pradesh	Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu
Arunachal Pradesh	Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham, Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki
Assam	Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar	Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain
Chhattisgarh	Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini
Goa	Tarangamel, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell
Gujarat	Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai
Haryana	Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamyal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor
Himachal Pradesh	Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Munzra, Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi
Jharkhand	Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Alkap, Karma Munda, Mardana Jhumar, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar,
Jammu and Kashmir	Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali
Karnataka	Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi
Kerala	Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali
Madhya Pradesh	Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch, Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance
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, Dandass, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual, Malwai, Ludi
Rajasthan	Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya
Tamil Nadu	Kolattam, Kavadi, Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Theru koothu,Oyilattam
Uttar Pradesh	Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita, Charkula
Uttarakhand	Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chholiya
Manipur	Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha
Meghalaya	Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho
Mizoram	Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam, Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin
Nagaland	Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee
Tripura	Hojagiri, Lebang Boomani
Sikkim	Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance
Lakshadweep	Lava, Parichakali