10 Most Famous Traditional Folk Dances of Indian States-I
Diverse culture of India has the treasure of a variety of folk and tribal dances in regions across the country. Apart from 8 Indian classical dances, these Indian folk dances are practice in the rural areas and performed during the religious or seasonal festivals.
Some of the most popular folk dances performed across the Indian villages and cities are Bhangra, Rouff, Garba, Kalbelia,Lavani,Chhau, Bihu and Raut Nacha – Read more about Popular Folk Dances of 13 States
1) Rouff – Jammu and Kashmir
The traditional folk dance from the beautiful Kashmir Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir. Dumhal is another folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir,performed on set occasions and at set locations.
2) Bhangra – Punjab
The folk dance of from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, mostly performed during the harvest festival of Baisakhi. Bhangra and Giddha are two most famous folk dance of Punjab, practice and perform out of India as well.
3)Ras Leela – Uttar Pradesh
Rasalila is the most popular form of folk dance of India, especially during the festivals of Krishna Janmashtami and Holi in the regions of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh.
4)Garba – Gujarat
The traditional garba dance from Gujarat state, performed around the statue of the Goddess Shakti during the festival of Navratri. Garba and Dandiya raas are two most famous dance form from Gujarat as well in the world.
5) Ghoomar – Rajasthan
The traditional folk dance from the royal Rajasthan, performed by women’s of the Bhil tribes along with other Rajasthani communities. Ghoomar in among the list of world’s top 10 most amazing local dances from India.
6) Bihu – Assam
The folk dance from the state of Assam,performed during the festival of Bihu, one of the three cultural festivals of Assam. Bihu dance is a group dance performed with traditional Bihu music.
7)Lavani – Maharashtra
A combination of traditional song and folk dance performed to the beats of Dholki in the state of Maharashtra. Lavani folk dance is also popular in other states of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
8)Raut Nacha – Chhattisgarh
The art and folk dance forms of Chhattisgarh, performed by yadava and an essential part of the tribes of Chhattisgarh. Raut Nacha is tribal dance that represents the traditional folk culture of the tribal region of Chhattisgarh.
9)Ghumura – Odisha
Ghumura Folk Dance is a tribal dance, performed with traditional folk music in the tribal state of Orissa. Ghumura dance form has also represent the nation in various international dance events.
10)Pulikali – Kerala
The Folk art Pulikali or Tiger dance is one of the most popular folk dance in Kerala during Onam festival in the Cultural Capital of Thrissur. Pulikali is a colorful fun folk art from, performed on the occasion of annual harvest festival of Onam.