State-wise Folk Dances of India
Check the state-wise categorization of folk dances of India. In many exams, there is a direct question about the state-folk dance relation.
| Folk dances of India- State-Wise List | |
| State | Folk Dances |
| Andhra Pradesh | ➤ Kuchipudi, ➤ Vilasini Natyam, ➤ Andhra Natyam, ➤ Bhamakalpam, ➤ Veeranatyam, ➤ Dappu, ➤ Tappeta Gullu, ➤ Lambadi, ➤ Dhimsa, ➤ Kolattam, ➤ Butta Bommalu. |
| Assam | ➤ Bihu, ➤ Bichhua, ➤ Natpuja, ➤ Maharas, ➤ Kaligopal, ➤ Bagurumba, ➤ Naga dance, ➤ Khel Gopal, ➤ Tabal Chongli, ➤ Canoe, ➤ Jhumura Hobjanai |
| 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 and 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 ➤ Bohada. |
| Odisha | ➤ Odissi (Classical), ➤ Savari, ➤ Ghumara, ➤ Painka, ➤ Munari, ➤ Chhau. |
| West Bengal | ➤ 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. |
| Tamil Nadu | ➤ Bharatanatyam, ➤ Kumi, ➤ Kolattam, ➤ Kavadi. |
| Uttar Pradesh | ➤ Nautanki, ➤ Raslila, ➤ Kajri, ➤ Jhora, ➤ Chappeli, ➤ Jaita. |
| Uttarakhand | ➤ Garhwali, ➤ Kumayuni, ➤ Kajari, ➤ Jhora, ➤ Raslila, ➤ Chappeli. |
| Goa | ➤ Tarangamel, ➤ Koli, ➤ Dekhni, ➤ Fugdi, ➤ Shigmo, ➤ Ghode, ➤ Modni, ➤ Samayi nrutya, ➤ Jagar, ➤ Ranmale, ➤ Gonph, ➤ Tonnya mell. |
| Madhya Pradesh | ➤ Jawara, ➤ Matki, ➤ Aada, ➤ Khada Nach, ➤ Phulpati, ➤ Grida Dance, ➤ Selalarki, ➤ Selabhadoni, ➤ Maanch. |
| Chhattisgarh | ➤ 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. |
| Nagaland | ➤ Rangma, ➤ Bamboo Dance, ➤ Zeliang, ➤ Nsuirolians, ➤ Gethinglim, ➤ Temangnetin, ➤ Hetaleulee. |
| Tripura | ➤ Hojagiri. |
| 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. |
Classical Dances of India
If you are not checking Classical Dance of India with Folk Dances of India, then you had missed a very important thing. Indian classical dance academy i.e., Shastriya Academi. All these dances are connected to the Hindu Goddess. These are performed by very talented, trained and skilled artists.
The list of classical dances in India is given below:
| List of Classical dances in India | State of Origin |
| Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
