India’s State & Thier Dance Forms: India is popular for its diverse culture and traditions. Generally, dance forms in India are classified into two major categories including classical and folk dance. Each form of Folk Dance has a specific and particular costume & rhythm to show the essence of the dance form and some costumes are very colourful with extensive jewels and designs.
List of India’s State & their Popular Dance Forms:
Name of State | Folk Dance | Classical Dance |
Andhra Pradesh | Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu | Kuchipudi |
Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai | Sattriya |
Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia | No |
Gujarat | Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai | Garba |
Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor | No |
Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi | No |
J&K | Rauf, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali | No |
Karnataka | Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi | Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi |
Kerala | Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali, Chakyar Koothu, Oppana, Margamkali | Kathakali, Mohiniattam |
Maharashtra | Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar | Lavani |
Odisha | Sambalpuri, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Gotipua | Odissi |
West Bengal | Chhau, Kirtan, Gambhira, and Baul | Gaudiya Nritya |
Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Bhand, Naqualm Jhummar | No |
Rajasthan | Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya. | Ghoomar |
Tamil Nadu | Karagattam, Kummi, Kolattam, Mayil Attam, and Puliyattam | Bharatanatyam |
Uttar Pradesh | Raslila, Charkula, Nautanki, Kajri | Kathak |
Uttrakhand | Pandav Nritya, Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Cholia | Kathak |
Goa | Dekhni, Fugdi, Dhalo, Goff, Mando, and Kunbi dance | No |
Madhya Pradesh | Dekhni, Fugdi, Dhalo, Goff, Mando, and Kunbi | No |
Chattisgarh | Panthi, Raut Nacha, Karma, and Gaur Maria | No |
Jharkhand | Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Ghora Naach | Chhau |
Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham. | No |
Manipur | Ras Lila, Pung Cholom, Maibi dance, and Khamba Thaibi dance | Manipuri Dance |
Meghalaya | Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho, and Wangala | No |
Mizoram | Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam | Cheraw Dance |
Nagaland | Modse, Bamboo Dance, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Aaluyattu, Sadal Kekai, Changai Dance, Kuki Dance | No |
Tripura | Hozagiri, Garia, and Bizu | No |
Sikkim | Lu Khangthamo, Maruni, Tamang Selo, Yak Chaam, and Singhi Chham | No |
Lakshwadeep | Kolkali, Parichakali, and Lava. | No |