List of Folk & Classical Dance in India PDF [State Wise List]

By | January 20, 2022
Dance in India State Wise PDF

Indian folk and tribal dances are simple dances and are performed to express joy and happiness among themselves.

Folk and tribal dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, the birth of a child, a wedding and festivals.

As you know questions from Folk dances of different states are usually asked in almost every competitive exam.

So keeping the importance of the topic in mind, below is the list of all important folk dances which will be helpful to cover 1-2 marks in Competitive Exams.

List of Folk Dances in India

Here is the List of various State and folk dances that help in various examinations such as UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank Exams, Railway & Other Govt. Exams.

StateFolk Dances
Andhra PradeshBhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu
Arunachal PradeshPonung, Popir, Bardo Chham, Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki
AssamBagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
BiharPanwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain
ChhattisgarhGaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini
GoaTarangamel, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell
GujaratGarba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai
HaryanaJhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamyal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor
Himachal PradeshDhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Munzra, Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi
JharkhandPaika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Alkap, Karma Munda, Mardana Jhumar, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar,
Jammu and KashmirRauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali
KarnatakaYakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi
KeralaKathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali
Madhya PradeshSelalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch, Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance
MaharashtraLavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada
OdishaOdissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau
West BengalKathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan
PunjabBhangra, Dandass, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual, Malwai, Ludi
RajasthanGhumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya
Tamil NaduKolattam, Kavadi, Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Theru koothu,Oyilattam
Uttar PradeshNautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita, Charkula
UttarakhandGarhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chholiya
ManipurPung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha
MeghalayaKa Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho
MizoramChawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam, Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin
NagalandRangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee
TripuraHojagiri, Lebang Boomani
SikkimTashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance
LakshadweepLava, Parichakali

List of Classical Dances in India

Let’s read the Classical Dances form of India:

States NameClassical Dance Names
Tamil NaduBharatnatyam
Uttar PradeshKathak
Andhra PradeshKuchipudi
OdishaOdissi
KeralaKathakali
AssamSattriya
ManipurManipuri
KeralaMohiniyattam

Folk and Classical Dance in India PDF Download

Here we shared PDF books of Folk and Classical Dance in India State Wise PDF:

Different Dance Forms in India (Details Study Notes) – Download

Indian Folks and Classic Dance Forms of India with States PDF – Download

Dance Forms of India for All Banking and Government Exams – Download

List of Classical and Folk Dance in India – Download

List of Folk Dances of India PDF – Download

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Indian Folk and Classical Dance MCQ Questions with Answers

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