General Knowledge / List of States and Their Dance Forms

State Name Dances Form
Andhra Pradesh Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu ,Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu.
Assam Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba ,Bihu, Bichhua,  Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar Panwariya, Sama Chakwa , Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain,  Bidesia.
Gujarat Tippani Juriun, Bhavai , Garba, Dandiya Ras.
Haryana Khor, Gagor , Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga.
Himachal Pradesh Mahasu, Nati, Dangi , Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli.
Jammu and Kashmir Kud Dandi Nach, Damali , Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas.
Karnataka Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi , Yakshagan, Huttari,.
Kerala Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam , Kathakali ,  Kaikottikali.
Maharashtra Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar / Bohada , Lavani, Nakata, Koli.
Odisha Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau , Odissi (Classical), Savari.
West Bengal Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan , Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra.
Punjab Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual , Bhangra, Giddha, Daff.
Rajasthan Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya, Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma.
Tamil Nadu Kolattam, Kavadi , Bharatanatyam, Kumi.
Uttar Pradesh , Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita , Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri.
Uttarakhand Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli , Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari.
Goa Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell , Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi.
Madhya Pradesh Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch , Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati.
Chhattisgarh Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini , Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani,.
Jharkhand Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach , Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar,.
Arunachal Pradesh Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham , Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki.
Manipur Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou  Sha , Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba.
Meghalaya Nongkrem, Laho , Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem.
Mizoram Cheraw Dance,  Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn.
Nagaland Rangma, Bamboo Dance,  Hetaleulee, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin.
Tripura Hojagiri.
Sikkim Sikmari ,Chu Faat Dance,  Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach.
Lakshadweep Parichakali , Lava, Kolkali.


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