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Diverse culture of India has the treasure of a variety of folk and tribal dances in regions across the country. Apart from8 Indian

classical dances,these Indian folk dances are practice in the rural areas and performed during the religious or seasonal

festivals. Some of the most popular folk dances performedacross the Indian villages and cities are Bhangra, Rouff, Garba,

Kalbelia,Lavani,Chhau, Bihu and Raut Nacha.

RouffJammuandKashmir

The traditional folk dance from the beautiful Kashmir Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir. Dumhal is another folk dance of Jammuand Kashmir,performed on set occasions and at set locations.

BhangraPunjab

The folk dance of from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent,mostly performed during the harvest festival of

Baisakhi. Bhangra and Giddha are two most famous folk dance of Punjab,practice and perform out of India as well.

RasLeelaUttarPradesh

The Rasa lila is most popular form of folk dance of India, especially during the festivals of Krishna Janmashtami and Holi in the

regions of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh.

GarbaGujarat

The traditional garba dance from Gujarat state, performed around the statue of the Goddess Shakti during the festival ofNavratri. Garba and Dandiya Raas are two most famous dance form in India as well in the world.

GhoomarRajasthan

The traditional folk dance from the royal Rajasthan,performed by womens of the Bhil tribes along withother Rajasthani

communities. Ghoomar in among the list of worlds top 10 mostamazing local dances from India.

BihuAssam

The folk dance from the state of Assam,performed during the festival of Bihu, one of the three cultural festivals of Assam. Bihu

dance is a group dance performed with traditional Bihu music.

Lavani

Maharashtra

A combination of traditional song and folk dance performed to the beats of Dholki in the state of Maharashtra. Lavani folk dance is

also popular in other states of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

RautNachaChhattisgarh

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The art and folk dance forms of Chhattisgarh,performed by yadava and an essential part of the tribes of Chhattisgarh. Raut Nacha is

tribal dance that represents the traditional folk culture of the tribal region of Chhattisgarh.

GhumuraOdisha

Ghumura Folk Dance is a tribal dance,performed with traditional folk music in thetribal state of Orissa.Ghumura Dance form has also

represent the nation in various international dance events.

Pulikali

Kerala

The Folk art Pulikali or Tiger dance is one of the most popular folk dance in Kerala during Onam festival in the Cultural Capital of

Thrissur. Pulikali is a colorful recreational folk art from, performed on the occasion of annual harvest festival of Onam.

KarakattamTamilNadu

Karakattam is ancient tamil folk dance, performed balancing a pot on the head in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu offers the many folk

dance such as Chakkai Attam,Kali Attam,Ottan Koothu and Thappaattam.

MatkiDanceMadhyaPradesh

Matki Folk Dance Of Madhya Pradesh is considered as an important dance art from the state, performed usually on wedding

occasions. Madhya Pradesh is well known state for its dances, traditions and cultures.

DolluKunithaKarnataka

Dollu Kunitha is a major form of folk dance from the state of Karnataka, The main dances of Karnataka include several variations of

folk dances as well as some of the most important forms classical dances.

VeeranatyamAndhraPradesh

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Veeranatyam is an ancient form of dance from the state of Andhra Pradesh associated with religious significance. Other folk dances

of Andhra Pradesh such as Kolatam,Vilasini Natyam and Lambadi.

ChhauWestBengal

Chhau Dance is one of the most important and famous folk dance of West Bengal, originated from Purulia district and performed

during harvesting festivals. The Indian tribal martial dance is also popular in the states of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

The above list of Indian folk dances are incomplete without the seven sister states and Himalayan hill regions along with rest of

renaming states. Stay tuned to know more about these beautiful dance form of 29 Indian states.