Bharatanatyam
A solo dance, originating from temples of South India, it is based on Natya Shastra, written by Bharat Muni in around 4000BC. It is highly traditional dance from comprising items such as padam, alarippu, thillana, varnam, etc.
Odissi
It is a dance from which originated in Orissa during second century BC. It is also based on the priciples of Natya Shastra
Chakyarkoothu
It is a highly orthodox dance form believed to have been introduced to Kerala by the earlier Aryan innnigrants. It is performed by the members of Chakyar caste inside the temples and is only witnessed by the Hindus of higher castes.
Manipuri
Manipuri is a dance form popular in the north-east. It is a highly lyrical and ritualistic dance but lacks dramatic facial and gestural expressions.
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is a solo dance popular in Andhra Pradesh. It is also based on the principles of Natya Shastra. Traditionally it was performed by men attired like women.
Kathak
It is a popular dance of North India which originated in temples in the form of Radha and Krishna lilas. With the advent of muslim rule, it came out ofthe temples to Mughal courts. Lucknow, Jaipur and Varanasi became its centres.
Kathakali
It is a popular dance from Kerala, it is more dramatic than narrative in form. Kathakali is considered to be the scientific dance form. The body gestures, eye/eyeball movements and hand movement comprise its language.
Mohiniattam
It is a solo dance form from Kerala. It is also the heir to Devdasi dance heritage similar to Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi.
Ottamthullal
Also known as poor man’s Kathakali, it is a solo dance which originated in Kerala. Table 5.4 Other Popular Dances
Other Popular Folk Dances of India:
Dance
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State
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Bhangra
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Punjab and Hryana
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Bidesia
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Bihar
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Bihu
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Assam
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Chakri
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Chamar Gindad
|
Rajasthan
|
Chau
|
West Bengal
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Chiraw (Bamboo dance)
|
Mizoram
|
Dandiya Rass
|
Rajasthan
|
Danda Nata
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Orissa
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Dasi Attam
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Kerala
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Garba
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Gujarat
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Ganpati Bhajan
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Gujarat
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Gangore
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Rajasthan
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Gidda
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Punjab and Haryana
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Giddha/Parhaun
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Himachal Pradesh
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Gopiki Leela
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Rajasthan
|
Jata Jatin
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Bihar
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Jatra
|
West Bengal
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Ghoomar
|
Rajasthan
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Kajir
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Uttar Pradesh
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Kayanga Bakayanga
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Himachal Pradesh
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Karyala
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Himachal Pradesh
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Kummi
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Tamil Nadu
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Khayal
|
Rajasthan
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Khel Gopal
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Assam
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Kolattam
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Tamil Nadu
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Koodiyattam
|
Kerala
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Kottam
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Andhra Pradesh
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Krishnavattam
|
Kerala
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Lagui
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Bihar
|
Lai Haroba
|
Manipur
|
Lota
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Madhya Pradesh
|
Luddi Dance
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Himachal Pradesh
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Munzra
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Himachal Pradesh
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Nachari
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Bihar
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Nautanki
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pandavani
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Madhya Pradesh
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Raslila
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Gujarat
|
Roof
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Swang
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Haryana
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Tamasha
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Maharashtra
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Therukkoothu
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Tamil Nadu
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Tobal Chougbi
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Assam
|
Veeti Bhagavatam
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Andhra Pradesh
|
Wangala Laho
|
Meghalaya
|
Yakshagana
|
Karnataka
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