Beauty In Tradition: Exploring India's 7 Most Beautiful Folk Dances

Lavani-Maharashtra

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Ghoomar-Rajasthan

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Kuchipudi-Andhra Pradesh

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Bharatnatyam-Tamil Nadu

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Garba-Gujarat

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Bhangra-Punjab

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Kathak-Uttar Pradesh

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