Indian States and their Folk Dances

This post provides a list of various traditional tribal and folk dances practiced across India.

StateFolk DancesAndhra PradeshKuchipudi (Classical), Andhra Natyam, Burrakatha, Butta bommalu,Chhadi, Dappu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Ghanta Mardala, Kolatam,Kummi, Madhuri, Ottam, Siddhi, Tappeta Gullu, Thedal,Tholu bommalata, Veeranatyam, Vilasini Natyam.AssamSattriya (Classical), Bagurumba, Bihu, Bichhua, Canoe,Jhumura Hobjanai, Kaligopal, Khel Gopal, Maharas, Naga dance,Natpuja, Tabal Chongli.Arunachal PradeshMask dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War dance.BiharChhau (Classical), Bakho-Bakhain, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Jatra, Jhijhiya,Kathaputli, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa.ChhattisgarhDagla, Diwari, Goudi, Jhumar, Karma, Mundari, Navrani, Pali, Tapali.GoaDakni, Jhagor, Khol, Mandi.GujaratGarba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.HaryanaJhumar, Khor, Gagor, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga.JharkhandChhau (Classical), Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Karma, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai.Himachal PradeshJhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi,Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance.Jammu & KashmirRauf, Hikat, Mandjas, kud Dandi nach, Damali.KarnatakaYakshagana, huttar, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.KeralaKathakali (Classical), Ottam Thullal, Mohiniyattam (Classical),Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, Kali Auttam.MaharashtraGouricha, Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Tamasha, Mauni, Powara.ManipurManipuri (Classical), Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat.MeghalayaLaho, Baala.MizoramKhanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan.NagalandChong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim.OrissaOdissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau,Chadya Dandanata.PunjabBhagra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman.RajasthanGhumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal,Panihari, Ginad.Tamil NaduBharatnatyam (Classical), Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.UttarakhandGadhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.Uttar PradeshKathak (Classical), Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli.West BengalKathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keerta.