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Indian Classical and Folk Dances State-Wise – Complete India GK Notes for Competitive Exams

Indian dances reflect the rich cultural heritage and traditions of different states of India. Each state has its own classical and folk dance forms such as Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu, Kathak from Uttar Pradesh, Odissi from Odisha, Bhangra from Punjab, and Garba from Gujarat. Knowledge of state-wise Indian dances is an important part of India GK and is frequently asked in competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, and State PSC exams. These Indian dance GK notes help candidates quickly revise cultural topics and strengthen their general knowledge preparation.

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Dear aspirants, in India, each state has its own folk dances. The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight dances in India as classical dances. Here is a long list of Indian dances state wise for Exam preparation. The list include classical dances, tribal dances and folk dances like Bihu, Kathakali, Kathak, Bhangra, Garba, Ghoomar etc from different states of India.

Indian Dance

Here is an SEO-optimized table on Indian Dance Forms, structured by State/UT, with columns for Classical Dance (officially recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi/Ministry of Culture) and Folk/Tribal Dance (prominent or major ones). This covers major forms across India for easy reference, often searched for competitive exams (UPSC, SSC), cultural studies, and "Indian dances state wise" queries.

The table lists States/UTs alphabetically, with primary associations. Some states have no classical dance but rich folk traditions. Classical dances are codified and rooted in Natya Shastra; folk/tribal are community-based, seasonal, and vibrant.

State/UT	Classical Dance	Folk/Tribal Dance (Major Examples)
Andhra Pradesh / Telangana	Kuchipudi	Burrakatha, Veeranatyam, Butta Bommalu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi
Arunachal Pradesh	—	Ponung, Rekham Pada, Buiya, War Dance
Assam	Sattriya	Bihu, Bagurumba, Naga Dance, Khel Gopal, Bhortal
Bihar	—	Jat-Jatin, Bidesia, Domkach, Fagua, Jhijhiya
Chhattisgarh	—	Raut Nacha, Saila, Panthi, Karma, Sua Nacha
Goa	—	Dekhni, Fugdi, Goffo, Kunbi Dance
Gujarat	—	Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani, Bhavai, Padhar
Haryana	—	Phag, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Dhamal
Himachal Pradesh	—	Nati, Jhora, Jhali, Chharri
Jammu & Kashmir	—	Rouf, Bhand Jashan, Dumhal, Kud, Bacha Nagma
Jharkhand	— (Chhau - shared)	Chhau (Purulia/Mayurbhanj style), Karma, Jhumar, Paika
Karnataka	—	Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragase, Bayalata, Huttari
Kerala	Kathakali, Mohiniyattam	Thirayattam, Theyyam, Duffmuttu, Oppana, Kolkali
Madhya Pradesh	— (Chhau - shared)	Matki, Jawara, Phulpati, Grida, Selalarki, Maanch, Gaur
Maharashtra	—	Lavani, Tamasha, Dhangari, Kala, Pavri Nach
Manipur	Manipuri (Raas Leela)	Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Nupa Dance
Meghalaya	—	Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho, Wangala
Mizoram	—	Cheraw (Bamboo Dance), Khuallam, Chailam, Sarlamkai
Nagaland	—	Chang Lo, Butterfly Dance, War Dance, Rangma
Odisha	Odissi, Chhau (Mayurbhanj style)	Chhau, Ghumura, Ranappa, Danda Nata, Karma
Punjab	—	Bhangra, Giddha, Jhumar, Sammi, Luddi
Rajasthan	—	Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Chakri, Terah Taali, Chang, Kachhi Ghodi
Sikkim	—	Singhi Chham, Yak Chham, Tashi Yangku, Maruni
Tamil Nadu	Bharatanatyam	Karagattam, Kummi, Kolattam, Mayilattam, Oyilattam
Tripura	—	Hojagiri, Garia, Lebang Boomani, Mamita
Uttar Pradesh	Kathak	Rasleela, Kajri, Chhapeli, Charkula, Nautanki
Uttarakhand	—	Chholiya, Jhora, Chancheri, Thadya, Langvir Nritya
West Bengal	Chhau (Purulia style)	Gaudiya Nritya, Baul, Tusu, Dhali, Jhumar, Raibeshe
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	—	Tribal dances (Jarawa, Onge, Nicobarese forms)
Chandigarh / Delhi / Ladakh / Puducherry	—	Mostly borrowed/regional (e.g., Rouf in Ladakh areas)
Dadra & Nagar Haveli / Daman & Diu	—	Tarpa, Dhol Dance, Tribal forms
Lakshadweep	—	Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali

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