Folk Dances of East India

Chhau is a traditional folk dance form of West Bengal, known for its energetic movements and elaborate costumes.

Ghumura is a popular folk dance of Odisha, typically performed by women during the harvest festival.

Jhijhia is a traditional folk dance of Bihar, characterized by its lively rhythm and energetic movements.

Karma is a traditional folk dance of Jharkhand, typically performed by women during the Sarhul festival.

Bihu is a traditional folk dance of Assam, characterized by its use of bamboo poles and energetic movements.

Manipuri is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, known for its graceful movements, elaborate costumes, and intricate hand gestures.

Garia is a traditional folk dance of Tripura, typically performed by women during the Garia Puja festival.

Wangala is a traditional folk dance of Meghalaya, characterized by its use of colorful masks and costumes, and energetic movements.

Cheraw is a traditional folk dance of Mizoram, typically performed by men during the Chapchar Kut festival.

Ponung is a traditional folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh, characterized by its use of bamboo clappers and energetic movements.

Naga folk dance is a traditional folk dance of Nagaland, typically performed during the Hornbill Festival.

Rumtek is a traditional folk dance of Sikkim, characterized by its use of colorful scarves and energetic movements.

Dhunuchi is a traditional folk dance of West Bengal, typically performed during the Durga Puja festival.

Ghumura is a traditional folk dance of Odisha, characterized by its use of earthen pots and energetic movements.

Jhijhia is a traditional folk dance of Bihar, characterized by its use of sticks and energetic movements.