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Folk Dances

The age-old culture of India has given birth to various forms of folk dances, coming from the unique diversity that the nation has. The diversity in culture and tradition is well reflected in the folk dances. All these dance forms from different states portray some expression of life and almost every dance posture has a specific meaning.

Click on the following links to know more about some of the famous Folk Dances of India:

Source: National Portal Content Management Team Reviewed on: 22-02-2008

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