Folk Dances of Lakshadweep

Lava Dance:  It is typical of the Minicoy Island. Zikar Dance: It is performed by men in Lakshadweep.   Folk/tribal Dances of Indian States and Union Territories: Andhra Pradesh Andaman & Nicobar Islands Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat...

Folk Dances of Arunachal Pradesh

Buiya Sodan: It is a tribal dance. Hornbill Dance: It is another tribal dance. Lion and Peacock Dance: This tribal dance spreads the message of harmony and peace. Folk/tribal Dances of Indian States and Union Territories: Andhra Pradesh Andaman & Nicobar Islands...

Folk Dances of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Nikobarese Dance: Nikobarese Dance is performed by the Nikobarese tribals from the Car Nicobar Islands. It is performed during the Ossuary Feast or the Pig Festival, which is dedicated to the departed head of the family. Folk/tribal Dances of Indian States and Union...

Folk Dances of Goa

Ghode Modni: Ghode Modni is a dummy horse presentation, where the dancers, attired gorgeously and armed with swords, recapitulate the valour and deeds of the Goan warriors of olden days. Mando: Mando is another folk dance of Goa. Samai Dance​: Samai Dance is performed...

Folk Dances of Jharkhand

  The most popular folk dances of Jharkhand include ‘Jhumar’, ‘Paika’, ‘Chau’, ‘Agni’, ‘Santhal’, ‘Nachni’, ‘Jamda’, ‘Ghatwari’, ‘Natwa’, ‘Choukara’, ‘Sohrai’, ‘Lurisayro’ and ‘Matha’. Agni: Agni is a religious dance, which is usually performed on the occasion of...

Folk Dances of Chhattisgarh

  There are numerous tribal dance forms in Chhattisgarh, which include the ‘Dandari’, ‘Gendi’, ‘Bhagoriya’, ‘Saila’, ‘Karma’, ‘Panthi’, ‘Damkach’ and ‘Nacha’ among many others.   Saila: Saila dance is performed with wooden sticks or poles. The dances are...
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