India is popularly known for its rich culture. Indian culture is a treasury of various dance forms includes classical dances and folk dances. Indian dances are famous worldwide and a lot of foreigners come to India to learn Indian dance styles. Kathakali is the major form of classical dance in India and it is originated from Kerala. Keep scrolling to know the Indian dances form.
Indian Dances (Classical Dances)
There are 8 types of classical dances in India which are recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Ministry of Culture. The Bharatnatyam is the oldest classical dance of India and an integral part of Indian Culture. Classical Dance is the best way to tell the story of ancient times through the dance. Here is the list of all classical dances of India along with the state.
| State | Dance |
|---|---|
| Tamilnadu | Bharatanatyam |
| Uttar Pradesh | Kathak |
| Kerala | Kathakali |
| Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi |
| Odisha | Odissi |
| Assam | Satriya |
| Manipur | Manipuri |
| Kerala | Mohiniyattam |
Folk Dances of India
Folk dances are traditional dances which are performed to express joy and happiness. This type of dances also explores the cultural activity of the landscape of India. In this article, we have provided a complete list of Indian dances (Folk) and categorized state-wise.
| State | Dance |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi, Ottam Thedal, Veedhi Natakam, Ghantamardala |
| Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Kaligopal, Maharas, Bagurumba, Canoe, Khel Gopal, Jhumura Hobjanai |
| Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Sama-Chakwa, Bidesia, Panwariya |
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Ras, Bhavai, Tippani Jurium |
| Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Dhamal, Daph, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor |
| Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, chharhi, Jhali, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangia |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali |
| Karnataka | Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi |
| Kerala | Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Dahikala Dasavtar or powada, Gafa |
| Odisha | Odissi, Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau |
| West Bengal | Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra. baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual |
| Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, ganagor, Jhuma, Jhulan Leela, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya |
| Tamilnadu | Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Jhora, Kajri, chappeli, Jaita |
| Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli |
Dear Readers, If you are preparing for any competitive exam, you must know that it is an important topic because some questions are seen from this topic in various competitive exams. You can download the pdf file of all classical dances and folk dances of India through the link which is given below.
Here is the video that is describing Indian dances with explanation, how their names derived and what are their meanings etc.
If you are preparing for any competitive exam, please do subscribe to our channel where we upload various informative videos on a regular basis. Click on the below link to subscribe to our Youtube Channel.
You Might Also Like:
- Important Dams in India
- Important lakes in India
- List of Nuclear Power Plants in India
