List of Folk Dances in India – State Wise
Folk dances in India reflect the rich cultural heritage, traditions, festivals, and social life of different regions. Each state has its own unique folk dance forms that are closely connected with local customs, seasonal celebrations, and historical events.
| State / UT | Folk Dances |
|---|---|
| Jharkhand | Chhanu, Sarhul, Jat-Jatin, Karma, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai |
| Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumaoni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli |
| Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi (Classical), Ghantamardala, Ottam Thedal, Kummi, Siddhi, Madhuri, Chhadi |
| Chhattisgarh | Goudi, Karma, Jhumar, Dagla, Pali, Tapali, Navrani, Diwari, Mundari |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Mask Dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War Dance |
| Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick Dance |
| Goa | Mandi, Jhagor, Khol, Dakni |
| Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga Dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe Dance, Jhumura Hobjanai |
| West Bengal | Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan |
| Kerala | Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thullal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, Kali Attam |
| Meghalaya | Laho, Baala |
| Manipur | Manipuri (Classical), Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat |
| Nagaland | Chong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim |
| Odisha | Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Chadya Dandanata |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar (Bohada), Tamasha, Mauni, Powara, Gouricha |
| Karnataka | Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi |
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani, Juriun, Bhavai |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman |
| Rajasthan | Ghoomar, Chakri, Gangaur, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Panihari, Ginad |
| Mizoram | Khanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali |
| Tamil Nadu | Bharatanatyam (Classical), Kummi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita |
| Bihar | Jat-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa, Bidesia, Jatra |
| Haryana | Jhumar, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor |
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