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Jammu and Kashmir

The document lists various traditional dances from different regions of India, highlighting their cultural significance and the communities that perform them. Each dance is associated with specific occasions or festivals, such as Bhangra in Punjab and Garba in Gujarat. The document provides a glimpse into the rich diversity of Indian folk dances across states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

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Jammu and Kashmir

The document lists various traditional dances from different regions of India, highlighting their cultural significance and the communities that perform them. Each dance is associated with specific occasions or festivals, such as Bhangra in Punjab and Garba in Gujarat. The document provides a glimpse into the rich diversity of Indian folk dances across states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

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Jammu and Kashmir

Rauf - by women folk of the Kashmir valley

Damali/Dhambali - By men; Fading away except special occasions


of few Sufi saints
Dumhal - By men of Wattal
Hikat
Ladakh
Jabro - Done by Changpas. Integral part of Losar (Tibetan New
Year)
Shondol - Royal dance of Ladakh,
Spao, Koshan, Lharn
Himachal Pradesh
Charba - during Dussehra
Chham - by Buddhist monks
Thoda - based on martial arts, dance of archery
Nati, Dangi, Chapeli, Jhora, Jhali, Jhamakhra
Punjab
Bhangra
Giddha - Female counterpart of male bhangra
Jhoomar - by tibal Sikhs. Harvest dance. Movement of arms most
important. Brought in India by traders from Balochistan Kikkli
Haryana
Loor - by girls
Phag - by agricultural folk
Gugga - devotional - Gugga Pir
Jhumar, Daph, Dhamal, Khoria

UTTAR PRADESH
Raslila . around Radha Krishna and Gopis Nautanki, Kajri
Dadra-semi classical form; popular in coutesans of Lucknow
region .

BIHAR
Jat-Jatin - especially in Mithila region. Represents affection and
quarrel of married couple .
Bidesia - on social evils
Jumari similar to Gujarati garba
Fagua, Paniki, Bakho-Bakhain, Biraha
Sohar on child birth
Jhijiya - for rain

RAJASTHAN
Ghoomar - Initially by women of Bhil tribe
Kalbeliya moves similar to serpents. 'Been' popular instrument .
Terah Taali, Kachhi Ghodi, Chari, Gair, Kathputli, Neja, Jhulan
Leela, Jhuma, Ghapal, Suisini, Bhavai

GUJARAT
Garba - during Navratra, Garba refers to 'Garbha Deep' - earthern
pot with holes in which lamp is lit and women dance around in a
circle
Dandiya Ras - Sticks used; depicts mock
fight between Durga and Mahishasur
Bhavai, Tippani Juriun, Hudo

MAHARASHTRA
Lavani,
Koli - by Koli fisher folk
Lezim, Gafa, Nakata, Dahikala, Dasavtar or Bohada

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