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đŸ•ș Major Folk Dances of Haryana

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Dance NamePerformed ByOccasion / ThemeRegion / Notes
DhamaalMenCelebrates harvest and valorAhirwal region (Gurugram, Mahendragarh)
GhoomarWomenFestivals like Holi, Teej, GangaurBorder areas near Rajasthan
Phag (Phalgun)Men & WomenPre-Holi celebration, harvest joyAcross Haryana
LoorWomenHoli season, playful teasing songsBangar and Bagar regions
KhoriaWomenWeddings and festive gatheringsCentral Haryana
Gugga DanceMenDevotional dance for Gugga PirHisar, Hodal, Palwal
Ras LeelaMen & WomenDepicts Krishna’s divine loveBraj region (Faridabad, Palwal)
Sang / SwangMen (often cross-dressed)Folk theatre with dance and storytellingOpen spaces, village gatherings
Daph / Duff DanceMen & WomenSpring and harvest celebrationRural areas, uses large percussion instruments
JhummarMarried WomenJoyful group dance with jewelry jinglesKnown as “Haryanvi Gidda”
Chhathi DanceWomenSixth day after a child’s birthNight ritual with distribution of wheat and gram
Teej DanceWomenTeej festival, swings and songsMonsoon season
Ghodi DanceMenWedding procession (Ghurchadi)Uses horse-shaped masks
Suhaag DanceWomenWedding rituals and blessingsBride’s family
Damru DanceMenShivratri celebrationUses damru instrument
Ratwai DanceMen & WomenMonsoon celebrationMewat region
Khera DanceMenMourning dance after elder’s deathUnique to Haryana
Manjira DanceMen & WomenDevotional, uses cymbalsMewat region
Bīn-Bānsuri DanceMenMusical dance using rubber-covered potsBangar region
Ganagaur DanceWomenWorship of Goddess ParvatiHissar, Fatehbad

🎭 Highlights & Cultural Significance

  • Dhamaal is considered one of the oldest dances, possibly dating back to the Mahabharata era. It’s full of energy, martial movements, and symbolic gestures.
  • Ghoomar and Jhummar showcase feminine grace and are deeply rooted in community bonding.
  • Sang is a theatrical blend of dance, drama, and music, often portraying mythological tales.
  • Gugga Dance is a rare example of syncretic devotion, where both Hindus and Muslims worship Gugga Pir.
  • Loor and Phag are playful and celebratory, often involving humorous exchanges and teasing.
  • Khera Dance stands out as a sorrowful expression, performed during mourning—a rare theme in folk traditions.

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