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Classical Dances, Folk Dances and Martial Arts

The document summarizes various classical dances, folk dances, martial arts, and musical instruments of India. It lists the state of origin and famous personalities associated with classical dances like Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, and others. It also provides details of folk dances from different states and regions of India. The document mentions Gatka, Paika and Thang Ta as prominent martial art forms and lists famous Indian musical instruments like sitar, tabla, flute, sarod, and their renowned exponents.

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Classical Dances, Folk Dances and Martial Arts

The document summarizes various classical dances, folk dances, martial arts, and musical instruments of India. It lists the state of origin and famous personalities associated with classical dances like Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, and others. It also provides details of folk dances from different states and regions of India. The document mentions Gatka, Paika and Thang Ta as prominent martial art forms and lists famous Indian musical instruments like sitar, tabla, flute, sarod, and their renowned exponents.

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Classical Dances, Folk Dances and Martial Arts


Classical Dances Of India

Dance State Famous Personalities


Rukmani devi Arundale, Krisna murthy,
Shovana Narayan Sonal Mansingh,
Bharatnatyam Tamil nadu
Vaijayantimala, T Balakrishan, Padma
Subramaniyam.
Kathak Uttar Pradesh Birju Maharaj, Shovana Narayan.
Mallika Sarabhai, Yamini Krishanmurthy, T
Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh Balasarswathi, Ragini Devi,G, sarala, Raja
Reddy
Mukunda Raja, Koppan Nair, Gopinath
Kathakali Kerala
Karishan
Odissi Odisha Guuru Mayadhar Raut, Kelucharan Mohapatra
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Manipuri Manipur Jhaver Sisters, Rita devi


Sattriya Assam Anwesa Mahanta
Mohiniyatta Kerala Kalyani Amma, Shanta Rao

Folk Dances
State Dance
Andhra Pradesh Kuchipudi, Kolattam
Arunachal Pradesh Bardo Chham
Assam Bihu dance, Jhumur Naach
Jharkhand Karma/Munda
Chhattisgarh Panthi, Raut Nacha, Gaur Maria, Dekhni Dance
Koli, Dashavatara, Dekhni, Dhalo, Ghodemodni, Romta Mel,
Goa
Divlyan Nach (Lamp dance)
Gujarat Garba, Raas, Tippani Dance
Himachal Pradesh Kinnauri Nati
Haryana Saang, Ras Leela, Ghoomar, Jhumar, Teej, Phag ,Dhamal
Karnataka Yakshagana, Bayalata.
Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Thirayattam,
Kerala
Thitambu Nritham, Aravanmuttu, Padayani.
Jawara, Maanch, Grida, Tertali, Phulpati Dance, Matki
Madhya Pradesh
Dance
Maharashtra Lavni, Tamasha ,Dangi ,Pavri Nach ,Povadas ,Koli ,Dindi
Manipur Thang Ta, Dhol cholom
Mizoram Cheraw Dance
Nagaland Chang Lo or Sua Lua.
Ghumura Dance, Ruk Mar Nacha (& Chhau dance), Goti
Odisha Pua, Nacni, Odissi, Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance, Dalkhai ,
Dhap, Ghumra
Punjab Bhangra, Giddh , Jhumar, Karthi, Ludi
Rajasthan Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Bhavai, Kachchhi Ghodi.
Sikkim Singhi Chham
Bharatanatyam, Kamandi or Kaman Pandigai, Devarattam,
Tamil Nadu
Kummi, Kolattam, Karagattam or Karagam, Mayil Attam or
Peacock dance
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Paampu attam or Snake Dance


Tripura Hojagiri
West Bengal Gambhira, Nacni, Alkap, Domni, Chow

Gharanas
NAME PLACE FOUNDER
Gwalior Gwalior Nanthan Khan
Agra Agra Hajisujan Khan
Rangeela Agra Faiyyaz Khan
Jaipur Atroli Jaipur Alladiya Khan
Kiran Avadh Abdul wahid khan

Martial Art Form

Gatka Punjab
Paika Orissa
Thang Ta Manipur
Kalaripayattu Kerala
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Famous Musical Instruments and Their Exponents


Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Shujaat khan, anuska
Sitar
shankar
Ustad Shafat Ahmed Khan, Zakir Hussain , Latif Khan, Allah Rakha
Tabla
Khan
Flute Pannalal Ghosh, Hari Prasad Chaurasia
Sarod Ustad Amjad Ali khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Sharan Rani
Shehnai Ustad Bismillah Khan, Daya Shankar
Violin Dr. Smt. N. Rajan, L.Subramaniam
Veena S.Balacharan, Gopal Karishan, Asad ali
Santoor Pt. Shiv kumar Sharma, Tarun Bhattacharya
Sarangi Ustad Bendu Khan
Guitar Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

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