Folk Dances of Nagaland

The sense of fun and frolic of the Nagas is seen in many of their dances. All the Naga tribes have their particular harvest dances. Aaluyattu: This dance is performed by the Konyak tribe. Agurshikukula: This is a war dance. Butterfly Dance: This dance is performed by...

Folk Dances of Mizoram

Chawnglaiznam: This dance is performed by the Pawi tribe Chheihlam: It is a tribal dance, which embodies the spirit of joy and jubilation. The dance is performed to the accompaniment of a song called ‘chheihhla’. Chiraw: It is another popular dance form of...

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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