Indian folk and tribal dances are simple dances, and are performed to express joy. Folk and tribal dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals.  Each form of dance has a specific costume. Most costumes are flamboyant with extensive jewels. These days, we can’t expect questions from a particular topic in the General Awareness Section. They can ask questions from any topic: some questions on dance forms, some from type of equipments to measure various things, and even from biology. So here we are providing the list of Indian States and its Dances for IBPS RRB PO CLERK exams.

Indian States and their Folk Dances list:

Bathakamma

A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

Bihu

Bihu is a folk dance from Assam.  It is a very brisk and aggressive dance performed by both boys and girls.

Bagurumba

This is a folk dance from Assam.  It is performed by the Bodos and is known for its colourful attire.

Bhangra

This is a folk dance from the Northwest Indian state of Punjab.  It is a lively, powerful dance. (see Bhangra: Music and Dance from the Punjab

Chah Baganar Jumur Nach

This is a Dance from Assam.  It is a dance of the tea gardens.

For SBI Clerk / PO Exam Previous Year Question Papers: CLICK HERE

 

Changu

The changu dance is a folk dance found in Odissa and Andhra Pradesh.  It derives its name from the changu, which is a simple tambourine (daf) that is used to accompany this dance.

Daankara

The daankara is a stick dance, similar in some ways to the dandiaya raas of gujarat.  However, the daankar is performed in Punjab.

Dandaria

A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

Dasakathia

This is a folk theatre of Odissa.  It is performed by a pair of performers who entertain the audience with dance, songs, and stories.

Dhamal

1) A folk dance of Punjab.  2) A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh

Gair

This is a dance of Rajasthan.  It is performed by groups of dancers moving in and out with an almost military precision.

List of Banking Abbreviations for Bank Exams: CLICK HERE

Garba

This is a folk dance from Gujarat.  It is traditionally danced at marriages and during the time of Navaratri.

Gatka

A folk dance utilising swords, daggers, or sticks performed in the Punjab

Geendad

This is a folk dance of Rajasthan.  It is very similar to the Gair.

Ghoomar

This is a folk dance of Rajasthan.  It derives its name from its characteristic pirouettes.

Bank Exam Preparation Guide: Tips and Tricks

Ghanta Patua

This is a folk dance of Odissa.  Its name is derived from the large brass gongs known as ghanta.  It is performed in the Hindu month of Chaitra.  This dance is most notable because it is performed on stilts.

Giddha

This is a folk dance of Punjab, generally performed by women.

Gobbi

A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

Jhoomar

This is a dance of the Mundas and Mahantas of Odissa.

Jhumar

A slow version of bhangra performed at weddings and other festive events.

Julli

A Folk dance performed in the Punjab that is done sitting down.

Kacchhi Ghodhi

This is a folk dance of Rajasthan that is performed with a dummy horse.

Kandhei

(see Sakhi Nata)

Kavadi

This is a folk dance of Tamil Nadu.  It is played with a wooden pole upon which are tied two pots. The stick is then balanced upon the shoulder.

Karagam

This is a folk dance of Tamil Nadu.  It is played with a pot balanced on the head.

Kela Keluni

This is a dance performed by the Kelas of Odissa.

Kikli

A women’s folk dance of the Punjab

For General Knowledge (GK) & Current Affairs Questions: CLICK HERE

Kushan

This is a folk theatre of Bangladesh and West Bengal (see “Kushan Theatre Revival In Bangladesh”)

Laathi Nauch

This is a folk dance of NE India and Bangladesh.  This was originally based upon a system of martial arts that uses large sticks (laathi).  However in some case it has evolved into a game (Lathi Khelna) or a dance (Laathi Nauch)

Luddi

A very characteristic form of Bhangra.

Mathuri

A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

Raas

This is a folk dance from Gujarat.  It is traditionally danced at marriages and during the time of Navaratri.

Saami

A Wemen’s folk dance of the Punjab

For IBPS Clerk / PO Previous Year (Solved) Question Papers: CLICK HERE

Sakhi Nata

This is the puppet dance of Odissa.

Terahtali

This is a folk dance of Rajasthan.  It is performed by women while they are seated.

Therukoothu

This is a folk theatre from the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Yaksha Gana

This is a folk theatre from the south Indian state of Karnatika.

To Download as PDF: CLICK HERE

Press CTRL+D right now to bookmark this website. Here you can find all study materials and previous question papers PDF’s for free download. These PDF’s might helped you a lot in preparing for exams. All previous Question papers for SSC, RRB, IBPS, IAS (civils), Groups are available in allindiaroundup.com. In this site we provided all the information about Job notification, Admit cards for exams, Materials and previous question papers for exams, Results declared. Stay tuned for this website for more updates.