Folk dances of India
Folk dance is a traditional dance of a particular area or people. Folk dance forms are practiced in groups in rural areas as an expression of their daily work. It is developed by a group of people. It is performed on occasion to celebrate the arrival of seasons. On most occasions the dancers sing themselves. Each form of folk dance has a specific costume and rhythm. This form of dancing involves a group of happy people.
Each region of the country has a unique culture.
STATE | FOLK DANCE |
Mizoram | Bamboo dance |
Assam | Bihu |
West Bengal | Brita |
Orissa | Chhau |
Uttarakhand | Choliya |
Rajasthan | Ghoomar |
Madhya Pradesh | Gondi |
Punjab | Gidda |
Tripura | Garia |
Bihar | Jhumeri |
Andhra Pradesh | Kollattam |
Kerala | Kaikottikali |
Himachal Pradesh | Naati |
Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki |
Tamil nadu | Kummi |
Gujarat | Rasa garba |
Jammu & Kashmir | Rauf |
Maharashtra | Tamasha |
Karnataka | yakshagana |