Hello and welcome to ExamPundit. Here is a list of Important Folk Dances in India. This is very important for Banking, SSC, Insurance Exams. We have seen a lot of questions from these origins.


  • Andhra Pradesh - Burrakatha, Kolattam, Veedhi Natakam, Ghanta Mardala.
  • Arunachal Pradesh - Bardo Chham
  • Assam - Bihu, Jumur Nach, Bagurumba, Ali Ai Ligang.
  • Bihar - Chhau, Bakho, Jata Jatin, Jadur, Karma, Kathaputli, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Natna.
  • Chattisgarh - Panthi, Gaur Maria Dance, Raut Nacha.
  • Goa - Tarangamel
  • Gujarat - Dandiya Rass, Garbha, Gomph, Tippani.
  • Haryana - Daph, Dhamal, Gagor, Gugga, Jhumar, Loor, Khoria, Ras Leela, Phag dance.
  • Himachal Pradesh - Chharhi, Dangli, Jadda, Jhainta, Jhora, Jhali, Mahasu.  
  • Jammu & Kashmir - Hikat, Rauf.
  • Karnataka - Huttari, Suggi Kunitha, Yakashagana.
  • Kerala - Kaikottikali, Kaliyattam, Tappatikkali.
  • Madhya Pradesh - Tertali, Jawara, Charkula, Phulpati Dance, Grida Dance.
  • Maharashtra - Gondhal, Dandaniya, Dahikala, Gafa, Kathakeertan, Lezin, Lovani, Mauni.
  • Orissa - Chadya Dandanata, Chhau, Ghumara Sanchar.
  • Punjab: Naqqal, Swang Bhangra.
  • Rajasthan - Chakri, Ginad, Gangore, Jhuma, Khayal, Terahtaal, Suisini.
  • Telengana – Bathukamma.
  • Tamil Nadu - Kolattam, Pinnal Kolattam, Kummi, Kavadi, Karagam.
  • Uttar Pradesh - Chappeli, Kajri, Nautanki, Raslila, Thora.
  • West Bengal -  Gambhira Chhau, Kathi, Santhali.


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