FOLK DANCE IN INDIA

While Indian classical dance is considered a higher form of art and was practiced in courts, temples and on special occasions, folk dance forms are practiced in groups in rural areas as an expression of their daily work and rituals. They are performed on religious or seasonal festivals. 

1.	Tamasha and Dahi Handi	Maharashtra
2.	Garba and Ras Lila	Gujarat
3.	Chhow and Maya Shavari	Orissa
4.	Jhumar and Kathputli	Rajasthan
5.	Lota Dance	Madhya Pradesh
6.	Dussehra Dance	Himachal Pradesh
7.	Gidda and Bhangra	Punjab
8.	Ras Lila,Nautanki,Ahir and Thali	Uttar Pradesh
9.	Spear Dance	Nagaland
10.	Keli Gopal and Bihu	Assam
11.	Kirthand and Kathi	Bengal
12.	Chhow,Maghe and Durga Dance	Bihar