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Dance Forms in India - Static GK

The document lists various classical and folk dances from different states in India. Each state is associated with its respective classical dance and multiple folk dances, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Indian dance forms. Notable classical dances include Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam, while folk dances range from Bhangra in Punjab to Garba in Gujarat.

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Dance Forms in India - Static GK

The document lists various classical and folk dances from different states in India. Each state is associated with its respective classical dance and multiple folk dances, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Indian dance forms. Notable classical dances include Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam, while folk dances range from Bhangra in Punjab to Garba in Gujarat.

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List of Classical and Folk Dance in India

Classical
S. No State Folk Dance
Dance

Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam,


Andhra
1 Kuchipudi Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha, Ghanta
Pradesh
Mardala
Ojapali, Bihu, Ankia Naat, Jhumur
Sattriya, Naach, Bayurumba, Ali Ai Ligang, Khel
2 Assam
Bihu Gopal, Rakhal Lila, Tabal Chongli,
Canoe
Arunachal Lion and peacock dance, Cardo chham,
3 -
Pradesh Aji lamu.
Jata jatin, Bikhari, Jadur, Chhau,
4 Bihar Chan kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya,
Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna

5 Chhattisgarh - Panthi, Raut Nacha.

Dandiya Rass, Garba, Bhavi, Tippani,


6 Gujarat Garba
Gomph
Fugdi, Tarangamel, Dhala, Dekhni
7 Goa - (Going to be Classical recognised),
Dhangar
Saang, Khoria, Gugga Dance, Teej,
8 Haryana - Phag, Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance,
Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gagor
Luddi, Pandass, Kikkli, Giddha
9 Punjab Bhangar (Women), Bhangra (Men) (Going to be
Classical recognised)
S. No State Classical Dance Folk Dance

Jammu and
10 - Hikat, Rouf, Kud, Dumhal
Kashmir
11 Jharkhand - Karma or Munda
Chakyar koothu, Kaikottikali,
Mudiyettu,
Kathakali,
12 Kerala Krishnaaattam, Thullal, Thirayattam,
Mohiniyattam
Kaliyattam,
Thappatikkali
Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase,
Yakshagana
13 Karnataka Hatlari (Going to be Classical recognised),
Huttari, Suggi
Kunitha
Madhya
Teratali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki,
14 Karma
Maanch, Grida Dance.
Pradesh
Khantumm
15 Mizoram Cheraw Dance (Bamboo Dance)
Bamboo
Dhol Cholom, Thang Ta (form of
16 Manipur Manipuri
martial art)
Tamasha, Pavri Nah, Lavani, Mauni,
17 Maharashtra - Dasavtar, Gafa, Dahikala,
Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya
Ghumura Dance, Chhau Dance,
18 Odisha Odissi, Chan Baagh Naach(Tiger Dance), Dalkhai,
Karma Naach, Chadya Dandanata
19 Puducherry - Garadi
Kalbelia, Bhavai, Kach hi Ghodi,
Ghoomar, Ginad, Chakri, Gangore,
20 Rajasthan -
Terahttal, Kayal, Jhulan, Leela,
Jhumaa, Suisini
S. No State Classical Dance Folk Dance

Kavadi, Devarattum, Kummi,


Kollatum, Karagattam,
21 Tamil Nadu Bharathanatyam Mayilattum, Paambattum,
Puliyattum, Poikal kudirai,
Bommalattum, Therukoothu.
22 Tripura - Hojagiri, Goria, Labang Boomani.

Singhi Chham, Yak Chaam,


23 Sikkim -
Rechungma.
Perini Thandavam, Dappu,
24 Telangana -
Lambadi.
Himachal Kinnauri Nati, Namgen, Jhora,
25 Nati Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu, Jadda,
Pradesh Jhainta, Chharhi

26 Nagaland - Chang Lo or Sua Lua

27 Uttarakhand Garwali Chholiya, Thali Jadda, Jhainta


Rasiya, Swang, Nautanki, Naqual,
28 Uttar Pradesh Kathak, Chan
Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri
Chhau, Gambhira, Kalikapatadi,
29 West Bengal -
Alkap, Baul Kirtan, Jatra, Lama

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