List of Indian States and their Folk Dances

Indian states and their folk dances is the main and an important part of states general knowledge. On which the questions like ‘different dance forms of india with states’ ‘29 states of india and their dances’ ‘different dance forms of india with states’  etc are being asked. All the questions are also very useful and important for the examinations conducted by the others state governments and central government.


1. Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi, Ghantamardala, Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam, Kolattam
2. Assam – Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel gopal, Tabal chongli, Canone, Jhumura habjanai, Ali ali ligang
3. Arunachal Pradesh – Bardo Chham
4. Bihar – Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Samacha kwa, Bidesia
5. Chhatisgarh – Panthi, Raut Nacha
6. Gujarat – Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhaval, Padhar
7. Haryana – Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor
8. Himachal Pradesh – Kinnauri Nati, Namgen, Jhora, Jhali, Chhari, Dhaman Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi
9. Jammu and Kashmir – Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali
10. Jharkhand – Karma
11. Karnataka – Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga,, Lambi, Bayalata
12. Kerala – Kathakali, Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali

13. Lakshadweep – Lava
14. Madhya Pradesh – Tertiali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki dance, Phulpatti dance, Grida dance, Maanch, Gaur maria dance
15. Mizoram – Cheraw dance
16. Manipur – Thang ta, Dhol cholom
17. Maharashtra – Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Pavri
18. Odisha – Odissi, Savari, Ghumara, Paika, Munari, Chhau, Gotipua, Sambalpuri
19. Puducherry – Garadi
20. West Bangal – Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia Mahal, Kirtan
21. Punjab – Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Malwai, Jhumar, Karthi, Kikli, Sammi, Dandass, Ludi, Jindua
22. Rajasthan – Ghumar, Chakri, Gangaur, Jhulan, Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbelia
23. Sikkim – Singhi chham
24. Tamil Nadu – Bharatnatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi, Karagattam, Theru- koothu, Bommalattam, Puliyaattam, Oyilattam
25. Tripura – Hojagiri
26. Uttar Pradesh – Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chhapeli, Jaita
27. Utarakhand – Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappelikolattam