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{{Short description|None}}{{cleanup lang|date=March 2021}}{{expand list|date=June 2016}}Indian folk dances,WEB, Chahar, Dharmendra, A complete list of folk and tribal dance in India, 28 January 2018,htoindia.com/blog/indian-folk-and-tribal-dances/, 30 April 2018, which typically consist of a few simple steps, are performed throughout the world to celebrate a new season, childbirth, weddings, festivals, and other social occasions. In some Indian folk dances, men and women perform separately; in others, they dance together. On most occasions, the dancers will sing accompanied by musicians. Most folk dances have intricately-designed costumes. Although a number of structured, ancient folk and tribal dances exist, many others are evolving.

Andhra Pradesh

The Sutradhari (సూత్రధారి) is the most important actor in a Yakshagana, and plays multiple characters. Yakshaganam evolved into Harikatha, and they are considered synonymous. Their dances are similar; one person plays from excerpts from Palkuriki Somanatha, Srinatha, and others. Harikatha consists of samvaadam (సంవాదం; discussion), padyam (పద్యం; poetry), and daruvu (దరువు; rhythm). It typically begins with “భక్తజనులారా! వినండి హరికథ! వినగ వేడుక గలిగే” (“O devotees! Listen to this Harikatha and be delighted!“) Those involved in Harikatha Kalakshepam (హరికథా కాలక్షేపం) are known as Harikatha Dasu (హరికథ దాసు) or Harikatha Bhagavatar (హరికథ భాగవతార్). In Andhra Pradesh, the first Harikatha artist is believed to have been Gokulapati Koormanathakavi (గోకులపాటి కూర్మనాథకవి) from the state’s northern districts, who wrote and popularised the Mrityunjaya Vilaasam (మృత్యుంజయ విలాసం).WEB, Twitter,mobile.twitter.com/tuxnani/status/1142746367749545986, 2020-10-25, mobile.twitter.com, {{Unreliable source?|date=March 2021}}“>

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Assam

(File:Bihu dance Assam. jpg.jpg|thumb|alt=Dancers and drummers in colourful costumes|Bihu dance)

Bihar

  • Bidesiya is a form of dance-drama that is believed to have been created by Bhikhari Thakur, a barber with a passion for drama.WEB,www.auchitya.com/bidesia-folk-dance-drama-from-bihar/, Bidesia - Folk Dance Drama From Bihar, August 26, 2020, It deals with social issues and conflict between traditional and modern, rich and poor.
  • Lavanda Naach
  • Domkach is performed in the bridegroom’s house by women during a marriage ceremony.
  • Phagua is a dance and also a type of folk song performed during Holi.
  • Jat-Jatin is the most popular folk dance of North Bihar, especially in the Mithila. It is performed by a man and a woman; the man is going far away to work. The dance reflects poverty and sorrow.
  • Jhijhiya is sung and danced during Durga Puja in the Mithila region. Folks dance with an earthen pot with holes that have a lamp inside in their heads. It is invoked to ward off evil as well.
  • Jhumri is similar to Gujarat’s Garba.
  • Kajri is popular in Bihar’s Bhojpuri-speaking region. It often describes a woman’s longing for her lover as the black monsoon cloud hangs in the summer sky, and is sung during the rainy season.
  • Paiki evokes the infantry’s agility, courage, and excitement. Danced on flat ground, it highlights the dancers’ weapon-handling ability.
  • Sohar (A Maithili Folk Song) is sung and danced by women to celebrate the birth of a child.

Chhattisgarh

{{Unreferenced section|date=January 2021}}Raut Nacha is a traditional folk dance usually done by Yadavs, a caste which considers itself descendants of Krishna, as an expression of worship. Performed for Dev Udhni Ekadashi (the gods’ awakening after a brief rest), it resembles Krishna’s raslila. Pandavani, Panthi, Suwa dance is also folk dance.WEB, Folk Dances of Chhattisgarh - List of Top 10 With Pictures,testbook.com/chhattisgarh-gk/folk-dances-of-chhattisgarh, 2024-01-31, Testbook, en,

Goa

Samayi Nrutya

Gujarat

File:Folk dance Timli Performed by Adivasi children of Tejgadh tribe academy.jpg|thumb|alt=Colourfully-dressed dancers and a young boy with a bow and arrow|Timli, a Gujarati folk dance performed by Adivasi children in Kaleshwari, Mahisagar ]]

Himachal Pradesh

Nati is the traditional dance of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur, Kullu and Shimla districts. The dance is listed in Guinness World Records as having “the greatest number of people attending and participating in a Nati dance lesson at a single venue”.NEWS, 3 February 2016, Kullu nati gets Guinness world record certificate {{!, Chandigarh News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/kullu-nati-gets-guinness-world-record-certificate/articleshow/50827926.cms|access-date=2021-02-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}WEB, Largest Nati dance lesson,www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/435723-largest-nati-dance-lesson, 2021-02-11, Guinness World Records, en-GB, WEB, 2016-01-12, Kullu Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh registered in Guinness Book of World Records,www.india.com/education/kullu-nati-folk-dance-of-himachal-pradesh-registered-in-guinness-book-of-world-records-1572622/, 2021-02-11, India News, Breaking News {{!, India.com|language=en}}

Haryana

Dances in Haryana include:WEB,www.global.ucsb.edu/punjab/journalfall04.html, Journal of Punjab Studies - Centre for Sikh and Punjab Studies - UC Santa Barbara, www.global.ucsb.edu, 4 December 2017,www.global.ucsb.edu/punjab/journalfall04.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160303213237www.global.ucsb.edu/punjab/journalfall04.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160303213237www.global.ucsb.edu/punjab/journalfall04.html, 3 March 2016, dead, Sachchidananda Encyclopaedic Profile of Indian Tribes Volume 1 - 1996 817141298X p416.{{Div col|colwidth=20em}} {{Div col end}}

Karnataka

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  • Bharatnatyam is performed in the Mysuru region.
  • Buta Kola (spirit worship) is usually practiced at night.
  • Dollu Kunitha is a drum dance.
  • Hulivesha is performed by men in the coastal region. The dancers are painted like tigers and perform like angry tigers.
  • Kamsale, performed by devotees of Male Madeshwara on pilgrimages to the Biligiriranga Hills, is popular throughout the state.
  • Kangilu, Mandal community spiritual dance.
  • Kolata
  • Lavani is performed in the northern border regions.
  • Lingada Birana Kunitha is widespread in the southern parts of Karnataka state.
  • Veeragase is performed by women. Based on Hindu mythology, it is performed during festivals primarily during the Hindu months of Shravana and Karthika.
  • Yakshgana, the state dance, has a number of forms which vary from region to region.

Jammu and Kashmir

{{Unreferenced section|date=January 2021}}The Jammu and Kashmir region is blessed with natural and cultural beauty. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has many folk dances performed on different occasions.The main folk dance performed in the Jammu region are- Kud Dance, Chajja Dance, Crow Dance, Dogri Bhangra etc.Dumhal is a ceremonial dance performed by men of the Wattal tribe. Dancers wear long, colourful robes and tall, conical caps studded with beads and shells. They move in a procession, carrying a banner. The banner is buried and the men dance, forming a circle, accompanied by singing and a drum.

Jharkhand

  • Jhumar is a popular dance, performed during the harvest season and its festival.
  • Mardani Jhumar, a Nagpuri dance, is primarily performed by men.
  • Janani Jhumar is a Nagpuri dance mainly performed by women.
  • Domkach is a dance performed during a marriage ceremony by the bride and groom’s family.
  • Fagua is performed during the festival of Holi.WEB,tourism.jharkhand.gov.in/content/explore/art, Welcome :: Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., tourism.jharkhand.gov.in,
  • Paiki is a nagpuri martial dance.
  • Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with folk traditions which originated in the eastern states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It has three styles, named for the locations where they are performed: Purulia Chau in Bengal, Seraikella Chau in Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj Chau in Odisha.
  • Firkal is a martial dance, performed in some parts of Jharkhand and Odisha.

Kerala

(File:Thirayattam (Karumakan Vallattu).JPG|thumb|alt=Two colourfully-dressed dancers with spears, masks and headdresses|Thirayattam dancers)
  • Duffmuttu is performed by the Muslim community. Originated by the Arabs, it is accompanied by Arabic music. The name Duffmuttu is attributed to a drum known as a daff or tap.
  • Margamkali is performed by the state’s Syrian Christians, primarily by women during marriage ceremonies.
  • Oppana, another Muslim dance, is usually a bridal group dance performed the day before the wedding and is particularly popular on the Malabar Coast. Young female relatives of the bride sing and dance around her, clapping their hands.
  • Theyyam is a form of ritual dance worship. Theyyam is derived from the Malayalam Daivam (god), and the dance is part of ritual, music, painting, sculpture, and literature. It is performed to worship the goddess Kali, often by men from the scheduled castes and tribes who have inherited the right to perform it.WEB, KeralaTourism.Holiday, 2019-11-20, Theyyam Festival — A Complete guide about Theyyam festival in Kerala,medium.com/@incrediblekerala2018/theyyam-festival-a-complete-guide-about-theyyam-festival-in-kerala-8f305e2e92f0, 2021-01-30, Medium, en,
  • Thirayattam, performed in northern Kerala, is part of theatre, music, satire, face and body painting, masking, martial art, and ritual. It is performed in South Malabar’s kaavukal (sacred groves) and village shrines.“Thirayattam” ( Folklore Text-Malayalam), State Institute of Language, Kerala, {{ISBN|978-81-200-4294-0}}WEB,www.thirayattam.com/home.html, Thirayattam, www.thirayattam.com, 29 March 2018,
  • Thitambu Nritham is primarily performed by the Nambudiris of northern Kerala.WEB,www.wonderfulkerala.com/kerala-dances.html, Kerala Dance, Dances of Kerala, Dance Form of Kerala, Dances in Kerela, Kerala in India Travel Tours, www.wonderfulkerala.com, 29 March 2018,
  • Ottan Thullal (“to jump about playfully“) emerged during the 18th century and is a solo performance combining dance and recitation of tales from the Puranas in verse.
  • Padayani is a ritual theatre art form associated with Goddess temples in Kerala’s Central Travancore region. The Padayani rituals are performed at night in the temple premises to appease Goddess Bhadrakali, whose fury has not abated since her victory over a mythical demon named Darikan. Each festival lasts seven to 28 days, depending on the number of villages participating and organizing it. In Malayalam, Padayani is composed of the words Pada and ani, which mean a group of soldiers and rows, respectively. It is believed that Padayani was performed by warriors trained in Kalaripayattu to frighten their enemies from the southern part of Travancore. As a result, this art form can be traced back to Kalaripayattu’s rich martial art heritage.WEB,www.keralatourism.org/padayani/padayani/1, What is Padayani? Why it is a ritual art form &124; Kerala Tourism,

Madhya Pradesh

(File:Jal Mahotsav Dance.jpg|thumb|alt=A costumed woman balancing pots on her head on stage|Matki dancer at Jal Mahotsav 2016)

Maharashtra

WEB, 2016-12-02, Decoding the lavani: A symposium in the city will look into the history of the performance art,www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/decoding-the-lavani-a-symposium-in-the-city-will-look-into-the-history-of-the-performance-art/story-SpsyObPLc99r3oww9u0fNJ.html, 2021-01-28, Hindustan Times, en, In Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh, it is performed by women wearing nine-yard-long saris.WEB, 2021-01-06, In pandemic, Lavani dancers are reclaiming the performing art form,indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/in-pandemic-lavani-dancers-are-reclaiming-the-performing-art-form-7132628/, 2021-01-28, The Indian Express, en, The songs are sung at a quick tempo.

Nagaland

Chang Lo (also known as Sua Lua) is performed by the Chang Naga of Nagaland, originally to celebrate victory in war. It is presently a part of community celebrations, such as Poanglem, a three-day festival preceding the harvest. Costumes include the traditional Naga warrior and female finery.WEB, Folk Dances,www.webonautics.com/ethnicindia/dances/folk_dances1.html, 12 March 2021,web.archive.org/web/20200302095053/https://www.webonautics.com/ethnicindia/dances/folk_dances1.html, 2 March 2020, live,

Odisha

Laudi Khela

Laudi Khela, traditionally performed by young Gopal men during the Dola festival, has been waning in popularity.WEB, Nanda, Kanhu, Odihsa’s folk dance ‘Laudi Khela’ during Dola fest loses its fame and charm,www.odishaviews.com/odihsas-folk-dance-laudi-khela-during-dola-fest-loses-its-fame-and-charm/, Odisha Views, 12 March 2021, 6 April 2013,

{{anchor|Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance}}Bagha Nacha

Bagha Nacha, a tiger dance, is performed during festivals. Male dancers paint their skin with yellow and black stripes, like a tiger, and attach a tail.WEB, 10 Unique Dance Forms Of Odisha Which Are Spectacular In Their Distinctive Ways,mycitylinks.in/10-unique-dance-forms-of-odisha-which-are-spectacular-in-their-distinctive-ways/, My City Links, 13 March 2021, 15 September 2016,

Ghumra

Ghumra dance, originally performed during wars to encourage soldiers, is accompanied by a drum and is popular in Kalahandi district.

{{anchor|Karma Naach}}Karma dance

The Sambalpuri karma dance is performed during the harvest festival of Karma in the month of Bhadra.WEB, Orissa,ezccindia.org/orissa.html,ezccindia.org/orissa.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20120520124721ezccindia.org/orissa.html,">web.archive.org/web/20120520124721ezccindia.org/orissa.html, dead, 20 May 2012, Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, 13 March 2021,

Jhumar

Jhumar is performed in northern and western Odisha during festivals and the harvest season.

Keisabadi

Keisabadi, performed by men, is based on the story of Radha and Krishna and accompanied by singing in Sambalpuri.

{{anchor|Puducherry also known as Pondicherry}}Puducherry

Garadi, a well-known dance in Puducherry, is performed at festivals. Its origin is a product of mythology; when Rama (hero of the epic Ramayana) defeated Ravana, the vanars (monkeys) danced to celebrate his victory. Garadi is usually performed for five to eight hours. Dancers wear vanar masks, carry sticks and wear ten chiming anjali (iron rings) as they dance, accompanied by singing and two large ramadolu drums.WEB, Garadi Dance,www.india9.com/i9show/Garadi-Dance-29576.htm, India9, 13 March 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210120070025/https://www.india9.com/i9show/Garadi-Dance-29576.htm, 20 January 2021, live,

Punjab

Bhangra

Bhangra is one of Punjab’s most popular dances, and has become part of Asian culture. Originally associated with Sikh farmers celebrating the harvest and accompanied by a dhol, bhangra is now danced at any celebration with a variety of instruments; a number of regional variations exist.WEB, Bhangra History,gurdeep.ca/bhangra/bhangra-history/, Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon, 13 March 2021,

{{anchor|Malwai Giddha}}Giddha

Giddha, danced by women in colourful costumes, is derived from ring dancing and includes the singing of couplets (known as bolliyan) in Punjabi.WEB, Giddha,www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/evergreen-folk-dance-from-punjab-giddha/, Utsavpedia, 15 July 2013, 13 March 2021, Malwai Giddha is danced by men in Malwa.

Kikkli

Kikkli is performed by two colourfully-dressed girls who hold crossed hands and twirl each other in a circle (balancing their positions), accompanied by folk songs.WEB, Dances of Punjab,folkpunjab.com/encyclopedia/dances-of-punjab/,folkpunjab.com/encyclopedia/dances-of-punjab/," title="archive.today/20130123124120folkpunjab.com/encyclopedia/dances-of-punjab/,">archive.today/20130123124120folkpunjab.com/encyclopedia/dances-of-punjab/, dead, 23 January 2013, 13 March 2021,

Rajasthan

Ghoomar

Ghoomar is a traditional women’s dance in Rajasthan and Haryana. It is performed by groups of women in swirling skirts, accompanied by men and women singing. The dance gets its name from ghoomna, the spinning which displays the colourful, flowing ghaghara (the long Rajasthani skirt).WEB, Ghoomar,www.india9.com/i9show/-Rajasthan/Ghoomar-26321.htm, India9, 13 March 2021,web.archive.org/web/20190402061625/https://www.india9.com/i9show/-Rajasthan/Ghoomar-26321.htm, 2 April 2019, live, ghoomer dance’

Kalbelia

The Kalbelia dance is performed by women in black, swirling skirts (as snakes), accompanied by male snake charmers playing beens and other instruments. The Kalbelia folk songs and dances were added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.WEB, Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan,ich.unesco.org/en/RL/kalbelia-folk-songs-and-dances-of-rajasthan-00340, Intangible Cultural Heritage, UNESCO, 13 March 2021,

Kachchhi Ghodi

The Kachchhi Ghodi dance is primarily performed in the Shekhawati region of north-eastern Rajasthan. The costumed horse and bandit dancers have mock fights while a singer narrates tales of local bandits. It is performed during weddings and other social occasions.WEB, Dance,www.discoveredindia.com/rajasthan/culture-in-rajasthan/dance-in-rajasthan/,www.discoveredindia.com/rajasthan/culture-in-rajasthan/dance-in-rajasthan/," title="web.archive.org/web/20150409190818www.discoveredindia.com/rajasthan/culture-in-rajasthan/dance-in-rajasthan/,">web.archive.org/web/20150409190818www.discoveredindia.com/rajasthan/culture-in-rajasthan/dance-in-rajasthan/, dead, 9 April 2015, Discovered India, 13 March 2021, Suisini Suisini is a dance from Rajasthan originating from mediaeval India, in recent times it has almost disappeared.

{{anchor|Maruni}}Sikkim

Maruni, also popular in Nepal, Darjeeling, Assam, Bhutan and Myanmar, is accompanied by musicians playing the Naumati Baja.WEB, Nepal, Anand, Musical instruments in Panche Baja and Naumati Baja – traditional Nepali music,xnepali.net/musical-instruments-in-panche-baja-and-naumati-baja-traditional-nepali-music/, Xnepali, 14 March 2011, 14 March 2021, There are so many other dances like Ghantu dance,chu fauat,sikmari,Denzongcnenha,Khukhuri naach,chutkeynaach.

Tamil Nadu

Parai Attam or Thappattam

(File:Parai attam.jpg|thumb|alt=Smiling, costumed man with a drum|Traditional parai attam performer)Parai Attam is a Tamil dance which is accompanied by a parai drum.WEB, Latagajanan, Nikhil, The Sound of the Fury: How an ancient art form became a symbol of resistance,caravanmagazine.in/lede/ancient-art-form-became-symbol-resistance, The Caravan, 14 March 2021, 1 August 2019, subscription,

Kummi

Kummi, one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest folk dances, is accompanied by hand-clapping rather than musical instruments. Women form a circle and dance; one sings, with the other dancers taking turns. A number of varieties exist. Kummi is danced at festivals and other special occasions.WEB, Kummi,india.gov.in/knowindia/kummi.php,india.gov.in/knowindia/kummi.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20090729113554india.gov.in/knowindia/kummi.php,">web.archive.org/web/20090729113554india.gov.in/knowindia/kummi.php, dead, 29 July 2009, Know India, 14 March 2021,

{{anchor|Karagattam or Karagam}}Karakattam

Karakattam is danced to praise Mariamman, the Hindu rain goddess. Dancers balance pots of water on their heads. There are two types of Karakattam. Aatta Karagam is danced with decorated pots on the dancers’ heads and symbolises joy and happiness; Sakthi Karagam is danced in temples to praise Mariamman. Drums, singing and pipe instruments accompany the dancers.WEB, Abraham, Sonu, A Cure for The Drought: Rain Dance,tamilnadu.com/arts/karakattam.html, Tamil Nadu, 14 March 2021,web.archive.org/web/20180828161142/https://tamilnadu.com/arts/karakattam.html, 28 August 2018, 12 February 2014, live,

{{anchor|Mayil Attam or Peacock dance}}Mayilattam

Mayilattam, or the peacock dance, is performed by girls dressed as peacocks at village festivals. Similar dances are Kaalai Attam (bull dance), Karadi Attam (bear dance), and Aali Aattam (demon dance) which are performed in the villages during village get-togethers. Vedala Aattam is danced in a demon mask.WEB, Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu,www.carnatica.net/special/folkdances.htm, Carnatica, 14 March 2021,www.carnatica.net/special/folkdances.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20210309164345www.carnatica.net/special/folkdances.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20210309164345www.carnatica.net/special/folkdances.htm, 9 March 2021, live,

{{anchor|Paambhu attam or Snake Dance}}Snake dance

Snakes are viewed as protectors. The snake dance is performed by girls dressed in a costume designed like a snake-skin. The dancers move like a snake, making quick biting movements with their head and hands; raised hands, held together, resemble the head of a snake.

Oyilattam

Although Oyilattam (dance of beauty) was traditionally performed by men, women have also begun dancing. Participants wearing ankle bells dance in a row, with musical accompaniment; the row lengthens as dancers join in. Oyilattam is most popular in the southern districts and the Kongu Nadu region, and the dance has a variety of styles.

Puliyattam

Puliyattam is a tiger dance in which young men paint their bodies and costume themselves as tigers, dancing to drums. The dancers sometimes pretend to capture a goat. A popular dance, Puliyattam is performed during temple festivals.

Poikal Kudirai Attam

Poikal attam is known as the false-leg dance. Dancers are attached to a dummy horse at the waist, with the dancer’s two legs and their body prop resembling a rider on a horse. The dance illustrates stories from popular folklore.WEB,tamilnadu.com/arts/poikkal-kuthirai-aatam.html, Poikkal Kuthirai Aatam - Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu.com, 11 December 2012,

Bommalattam

Bommalattams (puppet shows) are held in every village during festivals and fairs. Many kinds of puppets (such as cloth, wood, and leather), and they are manipulated with strings or wires. The puppeteers stand behind a screen, and the puppets are in front; the stories are from the puranas, epics, and folklore.WEB,tamilnadu.com/arts/dance-bommalattam.html, Bommalattam Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu.com, 28 November 2012, dead,tamilnadu.com/arts/dance-bommalattam.html," title="archive.today/20130411220231tamilnadu.com/arts/dance-bommalattam.html,">archive.today/20130411220231tamilnadu.com/arts/dance-bommalattam.html, 11 April 2013,

Theru Koothu

Theru Koothu is normally performed by men in an intersection during village festivals in the months of Panguni and Aadi. The performance consists of story-telling, dialogues, songs, and dance. Its stories are taken from the puranas, epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and local folklore. The play begins in the late evening, and lasts for several hours. Theru Koothu is popular in northern Tamil Nadu.WEB,tamilnadu.com/arts/therukoothu.html, Therukoothu, Tamilnadu.com, 16 February 2013, dead,tamilnadu.com/arts/therukoothu.html," title="archive.today/20130411213929tamilnadu.com/arts/therukoothu.html,">archive.today/20130411213929tamilnadu.com/arts/therukoothu.html, 11 April 2013,

{{anchor|Perini Shivatandavam}}Telangana

Perini Shivatandavam or Perini Thandavam is an ancient dance form which has been recently revived.NEWS,www.hindu.com/2010/10/16/stories/2010101653780700.htm,www.hindu.com/2010/10/16/stories/2010101653780700.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20101020152919www.hindu.com/2010/10/16/stories/2010101653780700.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20101020152919www.hindu.com/2010/10/16/stories/2010101653780700.htm, dead, 20 October 2010, Chennai, India, The Hindu, Telangana Natyam, Perini dance in temples across State, 16 October 2010,

Tripura

Hojagiri is danced by the Tripuri reang(Bru) clan in Tripura. Four to eight women dance acrobatically, while men provide most of the music; the women sing in chorus. The dancers twist and turn, sometimes dancing on an earthen pitcher or balancing a bottle on their heads with a lighted lamp on it.WEB, Hojagiri Dance,www.tripura.org.in/hojagiri.htm, 16 March 2021,www.tripura.org.in/hojagiri.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20200806004211www.tripura.org.in/hojagiri.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20200806004211www.tripura.org.in/hojagiri.htm, 6 August 2020, live, Sangraing Dance is dance by the Mog community clan in Tripura. many boys and girls dance together and signging together.

{{anchor|Raslila}}Uttar Pradesh

The Raslila, danced in North India (primarily Uttar Pradesh), is based on the life of Krishna. Individuals and groups dance, accompanied by singing, chants and instruments. The audience claps and sings along, and the length of each performance varies.WEB, Rāslīlā,www.britannica.com/art/raslila, Britannica.com, 16 March 2021,

West Bengal

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State Wise List Of Indian Folk Dance {| class“wikitable“|SL No.|

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Classical Dance

|1.|Himachal Pradesh|Kinnauri, Thoda, Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance .|
|2.|Uttarakhand|Chappeli, Gadhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila etc.|
|3.|Punjab|Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.          |
|4.|Haryana|Jhumar, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor .|
|5.|Uttar Pradesh|         Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.|Kathak
|6.|Rajasthan|Ghoomar, Suisini, kalbeliya, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Panihari, Ginad etc.|
|7.|Gujrat|Garba, Dandiya Ras, Bhavai, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.|
|8.|Maharashtra|Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Tamasha, Mauni, Powara, Gouricha .|
|9.|Madhya Pradesh|Tertali, Maanch, Matki, Gaur Maria, Ahirai, Bhadam, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Jawara etc.|
|10.|Chhattisgarh|Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Chandaini, Bharthari Charit,Goudi, Karma, Jhumar, Dagla, Pali, Tapali, Navrani, Diwari, Mundari, Jhumar.|
|11.|Jharkhand|Karma, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Chhanu, Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Karma, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai, Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.| Chhau
|12.|Bihar|Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa, Bidesia, Jatra .|
|13.|West Bengal|Purulia Chhau, Alkap, Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan,Santhali Dance, Mundari dance, Gambhira, Gajan, Chaibari Nritya| Chhau
|14.|Sikkim|Chu Faat, Yak Chaam Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi YangkuKhukuri Naach,  Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.|
|15.|Meghalaya|Laho, Baala, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem,|
|16.|Assam|Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal.Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai etc.|Sattriya
|17.|Arunachal Pradesh|Chham, Mask dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War dance.Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo .|
|18.|Nagaland|Chong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim,Bamboo Dance, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim|
|19.|Manipur|Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom,  Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat, Dol Cholam,  Khamba Thaibi,  Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha.|Manipuri
|20.|Mizoram|Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/ Solakia, Tlanglam, Khanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan|
|21.|Tripura|Hojagiri|
|22.|Odisha|Ghumara, Ranappa,Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Chadya Dandanata, Savari, Painka, Munari|Odissi, Chhau
|23.|Andra Pradesh|Ghantamardala, (Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam, Kummi, Siddhi, Madhuri, Chhadi. Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. Butta Bommalu.|Kuchipudi
|24.|Karnataka|Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi|
|25.|Goa|Fugdi, Dhalo, Kunbi, Dhangar, Mandi, Jhagor, Khol, Dakni, Tarangamel, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, amayi nrutya, Tonnya mell.|
|26.|Telangana|Perini Shivatandavam, Keisabadi|
|27.|Kerala|Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, Kali Auttam.|Kathakali, Mohiniyattam
|28.|Tamil Nadu|Karagam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi, Dappankuthu|Bharatnatyam

See also

References

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