Folk Dances of India: Vibrant Expressions of Cultural Diversity

Folk Dances of India: Vibrant Expressions of Cultural Diversity

Folk dances are forms of dance that originate from the cultural expressions of common people in specific countries or regions. In India, a multitude of folk dances can be found throughout the country, reflecting its rich diversity. These traditional dances hold significance during various festive occasions and celebrations, often becoming vibrant expressions of the local culture.

Here is a comprehensive list of folk dances from every state of India:

1. Andhra Pradesh:

   • Bhamakalpam
   • Kolattam

2. Arunachal Pradesh:

   • Wancho

3. Assam:

   • Bihu
   • Naga dance

4. Bihar:

   • Jata-jatin

5. Chhattisgarh:

   • Gaur Maria
   • Kapalik

6. Gujarat:

   • Garba
   • Dandiya Raas
   • Bhavai

7. Goa:

   • Tarangamel
   • Koli

8. Haryana:

   • Jhumar
   • Phag

9. Himachal Pradesh:

   • Jhora
   • Dhaman

10. Jammu & Kashmir:

    • Kud Dandi Nach

11. Jharkhand:

    • Agni
    • Jhumar

12. Karnataka:

    • Yakshagana
    • Karga

13. Kerala:

    • Ottam Thullal

14. Maharashtra:

    • Lavani
    • Koli

15. Madhya Pradesh:

    • Jawara
    • Matki

16. Manipur:

    • Thang Ta
    • Lai Haraoba
    • Pung Cholom

17. Meghalaya:

    • Nongkrem

18. Mizoram:

    • Zangtalam
    • Chailam

19. Nagaland:

    • Bamboo Dance
    • Rangma

20. Odisha:

    • Savari
    • Ghumara

21. Punjab:

    • Bhangra
    • Giddha

22. Rajasthan:

    • Ghumar
    • Kalbelia

23. Tamil Nadu:

    • Kumi
    • Kolattam
    • Kavadi

24. Uttar Pradesh (UP):

    • Nautanki
    • Raslila

25. Uttarakhand:

    • Garhwali
    • Kumayuni

26. West Bengal:

    • Baul
    • Chhau

27. Telangana:

    • Perini Shivatandavam

28. Sikkim:

    • Maruni

29. Tripura:

    • Garia

30. Mizoram:

    • Bamboo Dance

31. Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

    • Nicobari Dance

32. Lakshadweep:

    • Lava Dance
    • Kolkali

Please note that this list includes some of the prominent and well-known folk dances from each state, but there might be other regional and local folk dances as well, which are part of the rich cultural diversity of India.

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