Folk Dances of Indian States mark the intense platform encompassing creative extravaganza of different states of India. Each state of India has its own culture and tradition.
Folk dances of Indian States form an integral part of mass culture. Indian folk dances are performed in groups in villagesand remote regions of the countryside, as an essential part of the local rituals and customs.
Origin of Folk Dances in Indian States
Folk Dances of Indian States got originated among the ordinary common mass of rural areas before 19th century from various rural areas.
Folk Dances of North Indian States
Dumhal is a folk dance performed in Jammu and Kashmir by the Rauf tribe. Only the men folk of the Rauf are privileged to perform this dance. Generally, this dance is performed by wearing long, colourful robes and tall, conical caps, studded with beads and shells.
Folk Dances of East Indian States
Jat-Jatin is the most popular folk dance of Bihar. It is performed by a pair of man and woman. Santhal, Jhumur, Paika, Phagua, Chhau, Bheja and Sarhul are the famous folk dances of Jharkhand which are performed with great enthusiasm by the tribal people.
Folk Dances of South Indian States
Padayani is one of the most significant folk dances of Kerala which is associated with some regional temple festivals, particularly in Kottayam, Kollam, Pathanamthittaand Aleppey districts of Kerala.
Folk Dances of West Indian States
Dindi, Kala, Koli and Lavani are the prime folk dances of Maharashtra which present
different societies of Maharashtra. Talgadi, Goff, Tonya Mel, Kunbi dance, Suvari and Dasarawadan are the most popular folk dances of Goa.
