Geography: Difference states and their folk dances of India

State

Folk Dances

Andhra Pradesh

Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.

Assam

Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai

Bihar

Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.

Gujarat

Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.

Haryana

Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.

Himachal Pradesh

Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.

Jammu and Kashmir

Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.

Karnataka

Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.

Kerala

Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.

Maharashtra

Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.

Odisha

Odissi (Classical), 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, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.

Tamil Nadu

Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.

Uttar Pradesh

Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.

Uttarakhand

Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.

Goa

Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.

Madhya Pradesh

Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.

Chhattisgarh

Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.

Jharkhand

Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.

Arunachal Pradesh

Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.

Manipur

Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha.

Meghalaya

Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.

Mizoram

Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam.

Nagaland

Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.

Tripura

Hojagiri.

Sikkim

Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.

Lakshadweep

Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali.

Pass

Location

Connectivity

Pirpanjal Pass

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu-Srinagar road passes from this Pass

Banihal Pass

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu-Srinagar Nh-1A Passes from This pass. Jawahar tunnel (India’s longest road tunnel) is situated on this pass

Rohtang Pass

Himachal Pradesh

Kullu-Keylang road passes from this pass

Karakoram Pass

Jammu and Kashmir

India to China

Burzil Pass

Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir Valley to Central Asia

Zojila Pass

Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar to Leh

Bara Lacha-la Pass

Himachal Pradesh

Mandi to Leh

Shipki-la-Pass

Himachal Pradesh

Shimla to Garetok (Tibet)

Mana Pass

Uttarakhand

Entry to Mansarovar Lake through kailash Ghati

Niti Pass

Uttarakhand

Entry to Mansarovar Lake through kailash Ghati

Lipulekhpass

Uttarakhand

Entry to Mansarovar Lake through kailash Ghati

Nathu-la-pass

Sikkim

Entry to Chumbi Valley

Jelep-la pass

Sikkim

Kalingpang (west Bengal) to Lhasa (tibet)

Bomdi-la pass

Andhra Pradesh

Ar. Pradesh to Lhasa (tibet)

Yang-yap pass

Andhra Pradesh

Entry to Brahmaputra river

Bhorghat

Maharashtra

Bombay-Pune

Thalgat

Maharashtra

Bombay- Nasik

Palghat

Kerala

Palkhad – Coimbtore

Shenkota pass

Kerala

Kollam – Madurai