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Indian Folk dances State-wise

2023
In this article we have included a list of state-
wise folk dances in India. Read the full article to
know more.

priyankadasgupta Published On July 24th,

2023

Indian Folk dances State-wise

2023
Dance is a unique art form that varies from
person to person. It goes beyond mere
movements; it is a medium to convey feelings
and emotions. In a culturally diverse country like
India, the number of languages exceeds that of
states. When it comes to dance forms in India,
there are over 100 distinctive styles. Each state
and region boasts its own distinct dance form
and accompanying music.

Indian Classical Dance Form

There are 9 major dance forms of India which

accepted by the Indian ministry of culture and
according to the Sangeet Natak Academy,
there are 8 dance forms in India. Other than
these several other dance forms are not known
at the national level. Here in the article, we will
discuss several dance forms of each state in
India.

List of Dance forms in India

State Major Dance Form

Andhra Pradesh Burrakatha

Kuchipudi
Veeranatyam
Kolattam
Butla Bommalu

Arunachal Wancho
Pradesh Digaru Mishmi Buiya
Idu Mishmi
Ka Fifai
Ponung

Assam Bihu
Bhortal
Dhuliya
Apsara-Sabha
Deodhani

Bihar Bidesiya
Fagua
Kajari
Painki
Jhumri

Chhattisgarh Saila Dance

Sau Nacha
Jhirliti
Karma
Panthi

Goa Dhalo
Dhangar
Mussoll
Dashavatra
Dulpod

Gujarat Garba
Matukadi
Dandiya Rass
Padhar
Siddi Dhamal

Haryana Jhomar
Gangaur
Loor
Khoria
Sapela

Himachal Chamba
Pradesh Rasa
Swang Tegi
Nuala
Jataru Kayang

Jharkhand Santali
Mundari
Sarhul
Lahasua
Damkach

Karnataka Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Pata Kunitha
Veeragase
Yashagana

Kerala Kathakali
Pulikalli
Thirvathirakali
Koodiyattam
Mohiniyattam

Madhya Pradesh Muriya

Gaur
Saila
Ahiria
Banjara

Maharashtra Lavani
Powada
Tamasha
Koli
Bala Dindi

Manipur Lai Haraoba

Chanlam
Kartal Cholam
Rass Lila
Pung Cholam

Meghalaya Wangala
Lahoo Dance
Pomblang Nongkrem
Derogata
Chambil Mesara

Mizoram Cheraw
Chai-Lam
Khuallam
Solakai
Sarlamkai

Nagaland Zeliang
Changai
Modse
War dance
Sadal Kekai

Odisha Gotipua
Odissi
Dhap
Karma naach
Dalkhai

Punjab Giddha
Jhumar
Bhangra
Luddi
Jaago

Rajasthan Bhavai
Fire dance
Kalbelia
Rasiya
Tera tali

Sikkim Tamang Selo

Maruni
Chu Faat
Khukuri
Rechungma

Tamil Nadu Theru Koothu

Kummi
Kolattam
Oyilattam
Puliyattam

Telangana Gusadi
Kuchipudi
Lambadi
Dandaria
Bonalu

Tripura Cheraw
Hojagiri
Mamita
Mosak Sulmani
Goria

Uttar Pradesh Swang

Raslila
Nautanki
Kathak
Mayur Nritya

Uttarakhand Romala
Jhora
Chhopati
Barada Nati
Dhurang

West Bengal Chhau

Kalikapatadi
Jatra
Gazan
Dhunachi

Major Dance Forms in India

1. Bharatnatyam- Originated from Tamil Nadu. It was
originally performed in the temples. Bharatnatyam
is 2000 years old dance form and it can also be
found in the Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra.
2. Kathak- The origin of Kathak is Uttar Pradesh. The
and the word Kathak is derived from the word
Katha which means story. It is considered a musical
dance story because throughout the whole
performance the artists narrate stories.
3. Kathakali- Kathakali originated from Kerala.
Includes storytelling with the help of dance.
4. Kuchipudi- Originated from Andhra Pradesh.
Kuchipudi is developed to worship the Lord,
Krishna.
5. Manipuri- Originated from Manipur. Lai Haraoba is
the origin and basis of all the dance forms of
Manipuri dances.
6. Mohiniyattam- It originated from Kerala. The name
Mohiniyattam is derived from the word Mohini,
which is the feminine form of Lord Vishnu. The word
Mohini means the dance of Mohini.
7. Odissi- It originated from Odisha. The costume
used in Odissi is a silk saree.
8. Sattriya- Originated in Assam. It was innovated by
the great Vaishnava saints and the reformers of
Assam.
9. Chhau- Chhau is performed in Purulia, West
Bengal, Seraikella, Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj
Chau of Odisha. It is a semi-classical dance form.

Read More: Folk Dances of India

FAQs related to Dance forms in India

1. How many dance forms are there in India?

Ans. There are 29 states and all of these 29
states have more than 10 dances each. If you
talk about the undiscover dance forms there will
be several dance forms in India.

2. Does the union territories of India also

have dance forms?
Ans. All the union territories have different dance
forms, for example under one and Nicobar
Islands have Nicobari as a dance form.

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