Dance Forms of India

Chhau

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Gotipua

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Ghode Modini

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Gaur Maria

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Phag

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Saila

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Dollu Kunitha

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Thidambu Nritham

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Yakshagana

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Choliya

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Dance Forms of India

10 Lesser-Known

Chhau

A Martial Arts Dance from Eastern India, inspired by Mahabharata and Ramayana

Gotipua

A 16th-century dance form, where young boys dressed as girls praise Lord Krishna

Ghode Modini

Goa's Warrior Dance celebrates Maratha victories, characterized by horse-like steps

Gaur Maria

A Bison-inspired tribal dance of Madhya Pradesh invoking the hunting spirit

Phag

A Spring celebration dance from Kashmir, signifying the joy of farmers during harvest

Saila

A post-harvest stick dance performed by boys, ending with a Snake Dance

Dollu Kunitha

A drum-based spiritual dance from North Karnataka, dedicated to the Beereshwara deity

Thidambu Nritham

A ritual dance of Northern Kerala, performed in temples by Namboothiris

Yakshagana

A theatrical art form of Karnataka blending dance, acting, and dialogues

Choliya

The Sword Dance of Gujarat, known for martial traditions, is often seen in marriage processions

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