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Indian Folk Dances: Celebrating Cultural Diversity

April 12, 2024 1401 0

Introduction

India boasts a rich tapestry of folk dances, reflecting the diversity of its cultural heritage. From the energetic Bhangra to the graceful Bihu, each dance form encapsulates centuries of tradition.

Important Folk Dances of India

State Traditional Dances
Andhra Pradesh
  • Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu
Arunachal Pradesh
  • Ponung, Tapu Dance, Pakku Itu, Rikhampada
Assam
  • Oja-Pali, Bihu, Bagurumba, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar
  • Biraha, Jat-Jatin, Jogira, Chaiti
Chhattisgarh
  • Saila, Suwa, Gaur Maria
Goa
  • Tarangamel, Ghodemodni, Perni Jagor, Ranamale, Romta Mel, Fugdi
Gujarat
  • Tippani, Rathwani Gher, Dandiya Raas, Dholo Rano, Dhamal of Siddhis, Shikaar Nritya, Gheriya Nritya, Aaleni-Haaleni
Haryana
  • Phag, Swang, Dhamyal
Himachal Pradesh
  • Dandras, Charba, Chham Chhanak
Jharkhand
  • Mardani Jhumar, Paika Dance, Saraikela Chhau Dance
Karnataka
  • Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragase, Ummatt-aat, Bayalata, Kamsale, Hulivesha, Buta Kola, Gaarudi Gombe, Joodu Haligi
Kerala
  • Chakyar Koothu, Nangyar Koothu, Kutiyattam, Pandayani, Thullal
Madhya Pradesh
  • Swang, Jawara, Matki, Baredi, Naurata, Ahirai, Bhagoria, Pardhauni
Maharashtra
  • Dhangari Gaja, Lavani, Povada dance
Manipur
  • Thang-Ta, Kartal Cholom, Jagoi, Thabal Chongba, Tandan Pheichak, Lai Haraoba
Meghalaya
  • Nongkrem, Chad Laho, Chad Sukra, Chad Pliang, Ajema Roa, Chambil Moa, Napsepgrika
Mizoram
  • Cheraw, Chheih Lam, So Lakia, Khuallam
Nagaland
  • Aaluyattu, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Changai Dance, Leshalaptu, Modse, Monyoasho, Sadal Kekai, Moyashai, Khupielilie, Zeliang Dance, Chang Lo
Odisha
  • Dalkhai dance, Mayurbhanj Chhau, Danda Jatra, Ranapa, Ghumura dance
Punjab
  • Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli, Gatka
Rajasthan
  • Bhavai, Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Terah Taali
Sikkim
  • Bhutia Dance, Lepcha Dance, Singhi Chham
Tamil Nadu
  • Karakattam, Kummi, Kolattam, Mayil Aattam, Poikkal Kudirai Aattam, Theru Koothu, Ottan Koothu, Sevai Attam
Telangana
  • Perini Sivatandavam, Chindu Bhagavatham
Tripura
  • Hoza Giri, Dhamail, Maimata, Garia, Lebang Bomani, SangraiMogh Dance, Chawn Lam, Mosak Sumani Pheiphit Lam, Waikhong Lam, Lam-Lam, Dar-Lam, Khongilaam Dance
Uttarakhand
  • Langvir Nritya, Chamfuli, Chholia dance, Chanchari dance, Jhoda dance, Hurkiya baul
West Bengal
  • Purulia Chhau, Gaudiya Nritya, Alkap, Rabindra Nritya, Dhali, Raibenshe, Bratachari, Kali Naach, Baul Dance
Ladakh
  • Jabro, Tukhstanmo, Shondol, Shon and Koshan

 

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Conclusion

  • Folk dances of India serve as vibrant expressions of regional identity and community cohesion, celebrating the country’s myriad cultural nuances and fostering a sense of unity amidst diversity.
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