🏔️ Kumaon & Garhwal traditions – warrior Chholiya with swords, Langvir Nritya pole balancing, devotional Pandav Nritya, harvest dances like Jhora & Chanchari. Instruments: dhol, damau, turri, ransingha, bhankora, hudka. Celebrated during Harela, Bhitauli, Makar Sankranti, weddings, and temple processions.

Chholiya Troupes
Martial sword dance from Kumaon. Performed during weddings, red turbans, shields, damau beats.

Langvir Nritya
Acrobatic pole dance, Garhwal. Men balance on bamboo, spectacular festival art.

Barada Nati
Jaunsar-Bawar region, graceful group formations, colorful attire, wooden sticks.

Pandav Nritya
Epic Mahabharata story-telling through dance. Garhwal hills, ritualistic.

Jhora Dance
Kumaoni harvest circle dance, hands linked, rhythmic steps. Spring festival.

Chanchari
Kumaoni devotional, singers & dancers, intricate footwork. Temple festivals.

Thali Dance
Women balancing thalis (metal plates), graceful, weddings & fairs.

Bhotiya Tribal
High Himalaya, woolen attire, colorful masks, vibrant energy.

Jaunsari Dance
Jaunsar-Bawar, vibrant headgear, group circles, drum beats.

Garhwali Wedding
Traditional barat procession, chholiya, folk songs, dhol damau.

Kumaoni Folk
Jhora, Chanchari, Chholiya – authentic Kumaon repertory.

Temple Festival
Devotional performances at Badrinath, Kedarnath, Jageshwar.

Jagran Dance
Night-long bhajan & dance, folk deities, spiritual trance.

Women’s Cultural
Thali, Chanchari, Jhora – all-female troupes, elegance.

Youth Folk
College festivals, contemporary fusion with traditional beats.

Village Fair
Seasonal fairs, spontaneous folk circles, community bonding.

Tourism Cultural
Resorts, homestays – curated Himalayan dance experiences.

School/College
Youth heritage competitions, preserving folk forms.

Cultural Academy
Professional repertory from Almora, Nainital, Dehradun.

Urban Associations
Delhi, Bangalore based – promoting Pahari culture.

Chholiya
Sword & shield, Kumaon weddings, martial rhythm.

Langvir Nritya
Acrobatic bamboo pole, Garhwal fairs.

Barada Nati
Jaunsar group dance, wooden sticks, vibrant.

Pandav Nritya
Epic dramatization, Garhwal hills.

Jhora
Harvest circle, Kumaon, linked hands.

Chanchari
Devotional, Kumaon temples.

Thali
Balancing metal plates, women's folk.

Bhotiya Tribal
High Himalayan mask dance.

Jaunsari
Jaunsar-Bawar folk, turban & drum.

Ramman
UNESCO heritage, Garhwal ritual.

Pandava Dance
Mahabharata episodes, ritual theatre.

Narsingh
Lord Narsimha devotional.

Bhana
Humorous folk satire.

Hurkiya Baul
Hurka drum, ballad singing.

Chauphula
Four-step rhythm, Kumaon.

Basanti
Spring festival, flowers.

Harela Dance
Harvest, greenery, Kumaon.

Wedding Procession
Barat, chholiya, folk band.

Temple Ritual
Evening aarti, devotional.

Contemporary Fusion
Modern take on Pahari folk.
❓ FAQs – Uttarakhand Dances
Famous dance of Uttarakhand?
Chholiya, Langvir, Barada Nati, Pandav Nritya.
What is Chholiya sword dance?
Martial wedding dance from Kumaon with swords & shields.
Do Uttarakhand dancers perform weddings?
Yes, Chholiya troupes are specially booked.
Can I book Pandav Nritya pan-India?
Absolutely – BookMyDance coordinates all travel.