Folk Dances of Different States of India

 Folk Dances of Different States of India (Frequently Asked in Competitive Exams):

1. West Bengal –

Chhau, Kathi, Baul, Kirtan, Jatra, Lama, Alkap

2. Maharashtra –

Kathakirtan, Dandiya, Tamasha, Gafa, Lezim, Dahikala, Lavani, Mauni, Dashavatar, Pavri Dance

3. Karnataka –

Huttari, Yakshagana, Suggi Kunitha, Dollu Kunitha

4. Kerala –

Kaikottikali, Kaliyattam, Thappatikali, Ottam Thullal

5. Tamil Nadu –

Kolattam, Kummi, Kavadi, Karagam, Kamandi

6. Odisha –

Ghumura, Sanchara, Chhadia Dandanata, Chhau, Nacni, Gotipua

7. Assam –

Bihu, Rasleela, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe

8. Punjab –

Giddha (Women), Bhangra (Men)

9. Andhra Pradesh –

Ghanta Mardala, Thapeta Gullu, Veedhi Natakam

10. Chhattisgarh –

Panthi, Raut Nacha

11. Himachal Pradesh –

Dangli, Jadda, Jhora, Jhalli, Mahasu, Kinnauri Nati

12. Bihar –

Kathputli, Chhau, Karma, Jatra, Yata Yatin, Gadur, Bagho, Jhijhiya, Natna

13. Uttar Pradesh –

Nautanki, Thora, Rasleela, Kajri, Chappeli

14. Goa –

Tarangamel, Kunbi, Koli, Jagar, Dekhni, Ranmal

15. Gujarat –

Garba, Dandiya Raas, Raas, Tippani

16. Haryana –

Jhumar, Dhamal, Loor, Gappa, Khoria, Gagor, Phag, Ghumar

17. Rajasthan –

Chakri, Gindad, Gangaur, Kalbelia, Terah Taali, Teratali, Ghumar

18. Manipur –

Thang Ta, Dhol Cholom, Khamba Thoibi

19. Jammu & Kashmir –

Dumhal, Rouf, Hikat

20. Madhya Pradesh –

Karma Dance, Maach, Jawara