FOLK DANCE IN INDIA

FOLK DANCE IN INDIA                             

 Folk dance in India is a term broadly used to describe all forms of folk and tribal dances in regions across India. While Indian classical dance is considered a higher form of art and was practiced in courts, temples and on special occasions, folk dance forms are practiced in groups in rural areas as an expression of their daily work and rituals. They are performed on religious or seasonal festivals. Some of the popular folk dances that are performed across villages and cities are Bhangra, Garba, Kalbelia and Bihu.

• Assam: Ankiya Nat, Kirtania Natak, Ojapali,Bihu
• Bihar: Bidesia, Senkela Chhau, Jat-Jatni Bidpada, Ramkhelia.
• Gujarat : Bhavai garba .
• Haryana : Swang, Naqqal
• Himachal Pradesh : Kariyala, Bhagat, Ras Ihanld, Harnatra Haran or Harin.
• Jammu and Kashmir: Bhand Pathar or Bhand lashna, Vetal Dhamali.
• Karnataka: Yakshagana, Bedara Vesha, Dollu Kunitha, Santa, Doddata-Bayalata, Tala Maddle or Prasang. Dasarata, Radhna.
• Kerala: Kodiyattam, Margam Kali, Mudiattam Therayattam, Chavittu Nadakam, Chakyar koothu.
• Madhya Pradesh: Maanch, Nacha.
• Maharashtra: Tamasha, Lalit Bharud, Gondha, Dashavatar.
• Orissa: Pala Jtra, Daskathia, Mayurbhanj Chhau, Mangal Ras, Sowang.
• Punjab: Naqqal, Swang bhangra .
• Rajasthan: Khyal, Rasdhari, Rammat, Turra Kilangi, Gauri, Nautanki, Ihamtara.
• Seemandhra: Veethi Natakam, Burrakatha, lambadi, koya.
• Tamil Nadu: Therukuttu, Veethi Natakam, Bhagwat Mela Natakam, Kurvaanji, Pagal Vasham, Kavadi Chindu.
• Telangana: Bathukamma
• Uttar Pradesh: Bhagat, Sang-Swang, Naqqual.
• Goa : Dashavatar, Tiyara

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