List of Folk Dances of India State Wise PDF Free Download
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List of Folk Dances of India State Wise PDF Free Download
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India is a land of the most diverse cultures and traditions in the world. India has a vast range of Dance forms whether it is folk or classical dance. Here the dialect change almost after 100 km, so does the folk dances style, dress, artists, etc change. We also have four-season so we have dances for different seasons. There is one dance in almost every state for the time of harvest. Folk dances are forms of expression, performed to reflect the happiness, sorrow and different mood of society. These folk dances have evolved and become folk dances over the years, bringing uniqueness and novelty to the Indian culture. Here is the List of various State and folk dances which help in various examinations like UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank Exams etc.
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Complete list classic and folk dance of India
S. No | State | Classical Dance | Folk Dance |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi | Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha, Ghanta Mardala |
2 | Assam | Sattriya, Bihu | Ojapali, Bihu, Ankia Naat, Jhumur Naach, Bayurumba, Ali Ai Ligang, Khel Gopal, Rakhal Lila, Tabal Chongli, Canoe |
3 | Arunachal Pradesh | – | Lion and peacock dance, Cardo chham, Aji lamu. |
4 | Bihar | Chan | Jata jatin, Bikhari, Jadur, Chhau, kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna |
5 | Chhattisgarh | – | Panthi, Raut Nacha. |
6 | Gujarat | Garba | Dandiya Rass, Garba, Bhavi, Tippani, Gomph |
7 | Goa | – | Fugdi, Tarangamel, Dhala, Dekhni(Going to be Classical recognised), Dhangar |
8 | Haryana | – | Saang, Khoria, Gugga Dance, Teej, Phag, Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gagor |
9 | Punjab | Bhangar | Luddi, Pandass, Kikkli, Giddha (Women), Bhangra (Men) (Going to be Classical recognised) |
10 | Jammu and Kashmir | – | Hikat, Rouf, Kud, Dumhal |
11 | Jharkhand | – | Karma or Munda |
12 | Kerala | Kathakali, Mohiniyattam | Chakyar koothu, Kaikottikali, Mudiyettu, Krishnaaattam, Thullal, Thirayattam, Kaliyattam, Thappatikkali |
13 | Karnataka | Hatlari | Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase, Yakshagana (Going to be Classical recognised), Huttari, Suggi Kunitha |
14 | Madhya Pradesh | Karma | Teratali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki, Maanch, Grida Dance. |
15 | Mizoram | Khantumm Bamboo | Cheraw Dance (Bamboo Dance) |
16 | Manipur | Manipuri | Dhol Cholom, Thang Ta (form of martial art) |
17 | Maharashtra | – | Tamasha, Pavri Nah, Lavani, Mauni, Dasavtar, Gafa, Dahikala, Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya |
18 | Odisha | Odissi, Chan | Ghumura Dance, Chhau Dance, Baagh Naach(Tiger Dance), Dalkhai, Karma Naach, Chadya Dandanata |
19 | Puducherry | – | Garadi |
20 | Rajasthan | – | Kalbelia, Bhavai, Kach hi Ghodi, Ghoomar, Ginad, Chakri, Gangore, Terahttal, Kayal, Jhulan, Leela, Jhumaa, Suisini |
21 | Tamil Nadu | Bharathanatyam | Kavadi, Devarattum, Kummi, Kollatum, Karagattam, Mayilattum, Paambattum, Puliyattum, Poikal kudirai, Bommalattum, Therukoothu. |
22 | Tripura | – | Hojagiri, Goria, Labang Boomani. |
23 | Sikkim | – | Singhi Chham, Yak Chaam, Rechungma. |
24 | Telangana | – | Perini Thandavam, Dappu, Lambadi. |
25 | Himachal Pradesh | Nati | Kinnauri Nati, Namgen, Jhora, Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu, Jadda, Jhainta, Chharhi |
26 | Nagaland | – | Chang Lo or Sua Lua |
27 | Uttarakhand | Garwali | Chholiya, Thali Jadda, Jhainta |
28 | Uttar Pradesh | Kathak, Chan | Rasiya, Swang, Nautanki, Naqual, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri |
29 | West Bengal | – | Chhau, Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Alkap, Baul Kirtan, Jatra, Lama |
Folk Dances of India GK Quiz Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the full form of SNA?
Sangeet Natak Akademi (संगीत नाटक अकादमी)
2. How many Traditional Dances are considered as Indian Classical Dances by Sangeet Natak Akademy?
8 (Eight)
3. What is the Dance of Lord Shiva called?
Nataraja
4. What does the word Nataraja mean?
Lord of the Dance
5. Who is the Goddess of Dance?
Terpsichore
6. Where did Kathak Originate?
Northern India
7. What are the 8 Classical Dances of India?
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathak
- Kuchipudi
- Odissi
- Kathakali
- Sattriya
- Manipuri
- Mohiniyattam
8. What is the Term for various Art Performances rooted in religious Hindu musical Theatre Styles?
Shastriya Devesh
9. What is the Classical Dance of Assam?
Sattriya
10. When did Kathak Dance begin?
4th Century BC
11. Where is the word Kathakali Derived from?
Malayalam
12. Cheraw is a Dance of Which State?
Mizoram
13. Which State has 2 Classical Dances listed on the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Kerala
14. What are the 2 Classical Dances of Kerala?
Kathakali and Mohiniyattam
15. What is the Name of the Reang Dance of Tripura?
Hojagiri Dance
16. What is the name of the Folk Dance of Assam?
Bihu and Bagurumba
17. What is the Name of the Indian Dance where sticks are used?
Garba or Dandiya Raas
18. What are Sticks used in Dandiya Dance called?
Dandiya
19. What is the name of Manipuri Dance?
Jagoi
20. What is the name of Bamboo Dance?
Cheraw
21. Where was Garba Dance Originated?
Gujarat
22. What is Punjabi Dance called?
Bhangra
23. Which Instruments are used for producing Folk Music of Punjab?
Tumbi, Algoze, Dhadd, Sarangi, and Chimta
24. The Folk Dance Jhumair belongs to which states?
- Bihar
- Jharkhand
- Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
- West Bengal
25. Bharatanatyam is a Famous Dance of which state?
Tamil Nadu
26. What is the Traditional Women’s Folk Dance of Rajasthan?
Ghoomar
27. When is Garba Dance Performed?
Navratri
28. Dumhal dance belongs to which Union Territory?
Jammu and Kashmir
29. Name of the Rajasthani Dance performed by Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat Movie?
Ghoomar
30. Which Musical Instrument is Pandit Ravi Shankar to produce Indian Classical Music?
Sitar
31. What are the Common Musical Instruments used in Hindustani Classical Music?
- Sitar
- Veena
- Shehnai
- Tabla
- Harmonium
- Bansuri, etc
32. Which Dance is performed in Ganesh Chaturthi by the Women of Goa and Maharashtra?
Fugdi
33. The Classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh?
Kuchipudi
34. Lavani, Koli, and Lezim are the Popular Dance of which state?
Maharashtra
35. Which is the Famous Dance in Punjab?
Giddha and Bhangra
36. Nati Dance belongs to which Indian state?
Himachal Pradesh
37. Hiirii Khaniing is the Folk Dance of which State?
Arunachal Pradesh
38. Goria and Lebang Bumani Dance belong to which State?
Tripura
39. What is the name of the Tiger Dance of Andhra Pradesh?
Puli V Esham
40. Which Dance is performed during the Pang Lhabsol festival in Honor of the Guardian deity Khang-Chen-Dzonga?
Pang Toed Chaam
List of Folk Dances of Different States in India
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