Introduction
In this guide, I will share easy tricks to remember important folk dances for competitive exams. Folk dances are often asked in the General Awareness section, and we can expect around 2–3 questions from this topic. This makes it a very important area for exams. However, memorizing these dances can be challenging because India is a diverse country with many cultures, traditions, languages, and unique dance names. This variety can make it hard to recall them during the exam. But with the help of simple memory codes and daily revision, you can remember them easily. In this article, we will focus on a few of the most important folk dances. Let’s get started.
Important Folk Dances of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh also has many important folk dances. Andhra Pradesh also has a classical dance, which is Kuchipudi. Now the code for Andhra is B, B, L, D, D, T, K, K, V. Now let’s decode the code.
- B – Bamakalpam
- B – Butta Bommalu
- L – Lambadi
- D – Dhimsa
- D – Dappu
- T – Tappeta
- K – Kuchipudi
- K – Kolattam
- V – Veeranatyam
This is about some important folk dances of Andhra Pradesh. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh also have many important folk dances. Now code for Arunachal Pradesh is B,C,P,P,T,W. Now lets decode The Code.
- B – Bardo Chham (Sherdukpen Tribe)
- C – Chalo (Nocte Tribe)
- P – Pasi Kong (During Mopin and Solung Festivals)
- P – Ponung (Adi Tribe)
- T – Tapu Dance (Adi Tribe)
- W – Wancho (During Oriah Festival)
This is about some important folk dances of Arunachal Pradesh. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Assam
Assam also has many important folk dances. Now code for Assam is B,N,B,N,K,C,B. Now let’s decode The Code.
- B – Bihu (New Year)
- N – Naga Dance (During Hornbill Festival)
- B – Bichhava (During Bihu Festivals
- N – Natpuja
- K – Khel Gopal
- C – Chongli (Tea Tribe)
- B – Bagurumba (During Bwisagu Festival by Bodo Tribe)
This is about some important folk dances of Assam. Let,s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh also has many important folk dances. Now code for Chhattisgarh is B,C,D,M,N,P,P,K,S,S,V. Now let’s decode The Code.
- B – Bharthari Charit
- C – Chandaini
- D – Dangla
- M – Gaur Maria
- N – Raut Nacha
- P – Pandwani
- P – Panthi
- K – Kapalik
- S – Sua
- S – Saila
- V – Vedamati
This is about some important folk dances of Chhattisgarh. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Bihar
Bihar also has many important folk dances. Now code for Bihar is B,B,J,P,S. Now let’s decode The Code.
- B – Bakho – Bakhain
- B – Bideshiya
- J – Jata Jatin
- P – Panwariya
- S – Sama Chakwa
This is about some important folk dances of Bihar. Let’s move next state.
Important Folk Dances of Gujarat
Gujarat also has many important folk dances. Now code for Gujarat is B,D,D,G,G,T,R,H. Now let’s decode The Code.
- B – Bhavai
- D – Dandiya Ras
- D – Dangi
- G – Garba
- G – Gheriya Nritya
- T – Tippani
- R – Rathwa Nigher
- H – Hallisara
This is about some important folk dances of Gujarat. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Haryana
Haryana also has many important folk dances. Now code for Haryana is D,D,P,R,L,K,G,G,J. Now let’s decode The Code.
- D – Damal
- D – Daph
- P – Phag
- R – Ratvai
- L – Loor
- K – Khor
- G – Gugga
- G – Gagor
- J – Jhumar
This is about some important folk dances of Haryana. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh also has many important folk dances. Now code for Himachal Pradesh is T,J,C,N,M,C,D,C,M,D. Now let’s decode The Code.
- T – Thoda
- J – Jhora Jhali
- C – Chhapeli
- N – Nati
- M – Munzra
- C – Chharhi
- D – Dhaman
- C – Chham
- M – Mahasu
- D – Dangi
This is about some important folk dances of Himachal Pradesh. Let’s move next state.
Important Folk Dances of Jharkhand
Jharkhand also has many important folk dances. Now code for Jharkhand is P,H,J,A,K,A,J,M,P,K,B,K,M,S,B,J,D,D,G. Now let’s decode The Code.
- P – Phagua
- H – Hunta Dance
- J – Jhumar
- A – Alkap
- K – Karma Munda
- A – Agni
- J – Janani Jumar
- M – Mardana Jumar
- P – Paika
- K – Karma
- B – Birhor
- K – Kadsa
- M – Mundari Dance
- S – Sarhul
- B – Barao
- J – Jitika
- D – Danga
- D – DomKach
- G – Ghora Naach
This is about some important folk dances of Jharkhand. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir also has many important folk dances. Now code for Jammu and Kashmir is D,R,D,H,B,P,H,K. Now let’s decode The Code.
- D – Damali
- R – Rauf
- D – Dhumal
- H – Hafiza
- B – Bhand Pather
- H – Hikat Mandjas
- K – Kud Dandi Nach
This is about some important folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Karnataka
Karnataka also has many important folk dances. Now code for Karnataka is S,K,K,L,Y,B,U,H,B,V,B,H. Now let’s decode The Code.
- S – Suggi
- K – Kunitha
- K – Karga
- L – Lambi
- Y – Yakshagan
- B – Bolat aat
- U – Ummatt aat
- H – Hampi
- B – Bayalatta
- V – Veeragase
- B – Bootada Kola
- H – Huttari
This is about some important folk dances of Karnatakar. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Kerala
Kerala also has many important folk dances. Now code for Kerala is K,O,M,K,K,K. Now let’s decode The Code.
- K – Kathakali
- O – Ottam Thulal
- M – Mohiniattam
- K – Kummattikali
- K – Kolkali Padayani
- K – Kaikottikali
This is about some important folk dances of Kerala. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh also has many important folk dances. Now code for Madhya Pradesh is M,J,M,P,A,K,G,S,S. Now let’s decode The Code.
- M – Maanch
- J – Jawara
- M – Matki
- P – Phulpati
- A – Aada
- K – Khada Nach
- G – Grida Dance
- S – Selalarki
- S – Selabhadoni
This is about some important folk dances of Madhya Pradesh. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Maharashtra
Maharashtra also has many important folk dances. Now code for Maharashtra is L,N,B,K,T,P,D,L,D. Now let’s decode The Code.
- L – Lavani
- N – Nakata
- B – Bohada
- K – Kol
- T – Tamasha
- P – Povada
- D – Dhangari
- L – Lezim
- D – Dahikala
This is about some important folk dances of Maharashtra. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Odisha
Odisha also has many important folk dances. Now code for Odisha is O,G,C,S,M,D,S,P,G,T,R. Now let’s decode The Code.
- O – Odissi
- G – Ghumara
- C – Chhau
- S – Savari
- M – Munari
- D – DalKhai
- S – Sakhi
- P – Paika
- G – Goti Pua
- T – Tiger Nach
- R – Ranapa
This is about some important folk dances of Odisha. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of West Bengal
West Bengal also has many important folk dances. Now code for West Bengal is D,J,A,K,B,M,M,K,G,B. Now let’s decode The Code.
- D – Dhali
- J – Jatra
- A – Alkap
- K – Keertan
- B – Baul
- M – Marasia
- M – Mahal
- K – Kathi
- G – Gambhira
- B – Batiyali Geet
This is about some important folk dances of West Bengal. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Punjab
Punjab also has many important folk dances. Now code for Punjab is B,G,D,D,N,T,H,B,B. Now let’s decode The Code.
- B – Bhangra
- G – Giddha
- D – Daff
- D – Dhaman
- N – Naqual
- T – Tappai
- H – Heer Geet
- B – Baga
- B – Bhand
This is about some important folk dances of Punjab. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Rajasthan
Rajasthan also has many important folk dances. Now code for Rajasthan is J,K,G,C,B,G,T,S,K,J,J,G. Now let’s decode The Code.
- J – Jhulan Leela
- K – Kalbeliya
- G – Ghoomar
- C – Chakri
- B – Bhavai
- G – Ganguar
- T – Terah Taali
- S – Suisini
- K – Khayal
- J – Julan Leela
- J – Jhuma
- G – Ghapal
This is about some important folk dances of Rajasthan. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu also has many important folk dances. Now code for Tamil Nadu is K,B,O,K,P,K,N,K. Now let’s decode The Code.
- K – Kolattam
- B – Bharatanatyam
- O – Oyilattam
- K – Karagam
- P – Parai Attam
- K – Kummi Natyanjali
- K – Kavadi
This is about some important folk dances of Tamil Nadu. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand also has many important folk dances. Now code for Uttarakhand is J,C,C,K,R,K,G,H. Now let’s decode The Code.
- J – Jhora
- C – Choliya
- C – Chappali
- K – Kajari
- R – Raslila
- K – Kumabjuni
- G – Garhwali
- H – Hurka Baul
This is about some important folk dances of Uttarakhand. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh also has many important folk dances. Now code for Uttar Pradesh is J,J,C,N,K,R. Now let’s decode The Code.
- J – Jhora
- J – Jaita
- C – Chappeli
- N – Nautanki
- K – Kajri
- R – Raslila
This is about some important folk dances of Uttar Pradesh. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Nagaland
Nagaland also has many important folk dances. Now code for Nagaland is B,R,Z,N,G,T,H,L,A. Now let’s decode The Code.
- B – Bamboo Dance
- R – Rangma
- Z – Zeliang
- N – Nsuirolians
- G – Gethinglam
- T – Temangnetin
- H – Hetaleulee
- L – Leshalaptu
- A – Aaluyattu
This is about some important folk dances of Nagaland. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Mizoram
Mizoram also has many important folk dances. Now code for Mizoram is C,K,C,S,C,Z,P,S,T. Now let’s decode The Code.
- C – Cheraw Dance
- K – Khuallam
- C – Chailam
- S – Sawlakin
- C – Chawnglaizawn
- Z – Zangtalam
- P – Parlam
- S – Sarlamkail / Solakia
- T – Tlanglam
This is about some important folk dances of Mizoram. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Manipur
Manipur also has many important folk dances. Now code for Manipur is N,T,D,L,P,K,R,J,K,L. Now let’s decode The Code.
- N – Nupa Dance
- T – Thang Ta
- D – Dol Cholam
- L – Lai Haraoba
- P – Pung Cholam
- K – Khamba Thaibi
- R – Raslila
- J – Jagoi
- K – Khubak Ishei
- L – Lhou Sha
This is about some important folk dances of Manipur. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Telangana
Telangana has 2 important folk dances. Now code for Telangana is P,M. Now let’s decode The Code.
- P – Perini Shiva Thandavam
- M – Mathuri Tribal Dance
This is about 2 important folk dances of Telangana. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Goa
Goa also has many important folk dances. Now code for Goa is F,D,M,T,K,D,K,D,S,G,M,S,J,R,G,T. Now let’s decode The Code.
- F – Fugdi
- D – Dhalo
- M – Mando
- T – Tarangamel
- K – kunbi
- D – Dhangar
- K – Koli
- D – Dekhni
- S – Shigmo
- G – Ghode
- M – Modni
- S – Samayi Nrutya
- J – Jagar
- R – Ranmale
- G – Gonph
- T – Tonnya Mell
This is about some important folk dances of Goa. Let’s move to the next state.
Important Folk Dances of Meghalaya
Meghalaya also has many important folk dances. Now code for Meghalaya is K,L,N,C. Now let’s decode The Code.
- K – Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem
- L – Laho
- N – Nongkrem
- C – Chad Surra
This is about some important folk dances of Meghalaya. Let’s move to the next state.
Conclusion
These are a few codes I have made to remember important folk dances. Always revise them daily to remember easily. I have only discussed a few important folk dances because competitive exams are near, and we have limited time. In this short time, we need to speed up, so I have focused on only a few. For the remaining ones, I will make Part 2 in the future. All the best for your exams.
FAQs
1. How many folk dances should I remember for competitive exams?
Focus on at least 25–30 major state-wise folk dances.
2. Are classical dances also asked in exams?
Yes, sometimes both classical and folk dances are included.
3. Which exams ask about folk dances?
SSC, UPSC, Railways, State PSC, and many other competitive exams.
4. What is the best way to remember folk dances?
Use memory codes, mnemonics, and daily revision.
5. Do questions repeat in exams?
Yes, folk dance questions often repeat with slight variations.
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