Indian Tribal & Folk Dances

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

List of Indian states and their Tribal & Folk Dances

State
Folk Dances
Andhra Pradesh
  • Kuchipudi (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.
Assam
  • Sattriya (Classical), Bagurumba, Bihu, Bichhua, Canoe,
  • Jhumura Hobjanai, Kaligopal, Khel Gopal, Maharas, Naga dance,
  • Natpuja, Tabal Chongli.
Arunachal Pradesh
  • Mask dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War dance.
Bihar
  • Chhau (Classical), Bakho-Bakhain, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Jatra, Jhijhiya,
  • Kathaputli, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa.
Chhattisgarh
  • Dagla, Diwari, Goudi, Jhumar, Karma, Mundari, Navrani, Pali, Tapali.
Goa
  • Dakni, Jhagor, Khol, Mandi.
Gujarat
  • Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
Haryana
  • Jhumar, Khor, Gagor, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga.
Jharkhand
  • Chhau (Classical), Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Karma, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai.
Himachal Pradesh
  • Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi,
  • Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance.
Jammu & Kashmir
  • Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, kud Dandi nach, Damali.
Karnataka
  • Yakshagana, huttar, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
Kerala
  • Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thullal, Mohiniyattam (Classical),
  • Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, Kali Auttam.
Maharashtra
  • Gouricha, Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Tamasha, Mauni, Powara.
Manipur
  • Manipuri (Classical), Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat.
Meghalaya
  • Laho, Baala.
Mizoram
  • Khanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan.
Nagaland
  • Chong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim.
Orissa
  • Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau,
  • Chadya Dandanata.
Punjab
  • Bhagra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman.
Rajasthan
  • Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal,
  • Panihari, Ginad.
Tamil Nadu
  • Bharatnatyam (Classical), Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
Uttarakhand
  • Gadhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.
Uttar Pradesh
  • Kathak (Classical), Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli.
West Bengal
  • Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keerta.

SideNotes:

  • International Dance Day - April 29