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  • đŸ•ș Major Folk Dances of Haryana

    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.