INDIAN FOLK DANCE
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals. Folk art is the common possession of a group of people or a particular locality.Each form of Folk Dance has a specific costume & rhythm and some costumes are very colourful with extensive jewels and designs. Here is the List of various State and folk dances which help in various examinations like WBCS, UPSC, PSC, SSC, Bank Exams etc.
ASSAM:Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
ANDHRA PRADESHA : Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
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 & 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.
WESTBENGAL :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.
TAMILNADU :Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
UTTARPRADESH:Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
GOA:Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
MADHYAPRADESHA :Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.
CHATTISGARH :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.
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
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