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List of Classical and Folk Dance in India
A List of Classical and Folk Dance in India, important for Competitive Exams are provided
below. The Static General Knowledge questions of Indian Culture are asked in every
examinations. It is necessary to remember all the classic and folk dance of India to secure better
marks in competitive Exams.
S.
State Classical Dance Folk Dance
No
Andhra Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam, Veedhi Natakam,
1 Kuchipudi
Pradesh Burrakatha, Ghanta Mardala
Ojapali, Bihu, Ankia Naat, Jhumur Naach, Bayurumba,
2 Assam Sattriya, Bihu Ali Ai Ligang, Khel Gopal, Rakhal Lila, Tabal
Chongli, Canoe
Arunachal
3 - Lion and peacock dance, Cardo chham, Aji lamu.
Pradesh
Jata jatin, Bikhari, Jadur, Chhau, kathaputli, Bakho,
4 Bihar Chan
Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna
5 Chhattisgarh - Panthi, Raut Nacha.
6 Gujarat Garba Dandiya Rass, Garba, Bhavi, Tippani, Gomph
Fugdi, Tarangamel, Dhala, Dekhni(Going to be
7 Goa -
Classical recognised), Dhangar
Saang, Khoria, Gugga Dance, Teej, Phag, Jhumar, Ras
8 Haryana -
Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gagor
Luddi, Pandass, Kikkli, Giddha (Women), Bhangra
9 Punjab Bhangar
(Men) (Going to be Classical recognised)
Jammu and
10 - Hikat, Rouf, Kud, Dumhal
Kashmir
11 Jharkhand - Karma or Munda
Chakyar koothu, Kaikottikali, Mudiyettu,
Kathakali,
12 Kerala Krishnaaattam, Thullal, Thirayattam, Kaliyattam,
Mohiniyattam
Thappatikkali
Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase, Yakshagana
13 Karnataka Hatlari (Going to be Classical recognised), Huttari, Suggi
Kunitha
Madhya Teratali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki, Maanch, Grida
14 Karma
Pradesh Dance.
Khantumm
15 Mizoram Cheraw Dance (Bamboo Dance)
Bamboo
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16 Manipur Manipuri Dhol Cholom, Thang Ta (form of martial art)
Tamasha, Pavri Nah, Lavani, Mauni, Dasavtar, Gafa,
17 Maharashtra -
Dahikala, Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya
Ghumura Dance, Chhau Dance, Baagh Naach(Tiger
18 Odisha Odissi, Chan
Dance), Dalkhai, Karma Naach, Chadya Dandanata
19 Puducherry - Garadi
Kalbelia, Bhavai, Kach hi Ghodi, Ghoomar, Ginad,
20 Rajasthan - Chakri, Gangore, Terahttal, Kayal, Jhulan, Leela,
Jhumaa, Suisini
Kavadi, Devarattum, Kummi, Kollatum, Karagattam,
21 Tamil Nadu Bharathanatyam Mayilattum, Paambattum, Puliyattum, Poikal kudirai,
Bommalattum, Therukoothu.
22 Tripura - Hojagiri, Goria, Labang Boomani.
23 Sikkim - Singhi Chham, Yak Chaam, Rechungma.
24 Telangana - Perini Thandavam, Dappu, Lambadi.
Himachal Kinnauri Nati, Namgen, Jhora, Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu,
25 Nati
Pradesh Jadda, Jhainta, Chharhi
26 Nagaland - Chang Lo or Sua Lua
27 Uttarakhand Garwali Chholiya, Thali Jadda, Jhainta
Rasiya, Swang, Nautanki, Naqual, Thora, Chappeli,
28 Uttar Pradesh Kathak, Chan
Raslila, Kajri
Chhau, Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Alkap, Baul Kirtan,
29 West Bengal -
Jatra, Lama
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