<Li> Munda dance - Munda dance perfermed by Munda tribe . </Li> <Ul> <Li> Chakyar Koothu is primarily a highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics (such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata) and stories from the Puranas . And sometimes, however, it is also a traditional equivalent of the modern stand - up comedy act, incorporating commentary on current socio - political events (and personal comments directed at the members of the audience). </Li> <Li> Duffmuttu (also known as Aravanmuttu or Arbanamuttu) is a dance form particular to the Muslim community of Kerala . The origin of Duffmutt can be traced back to the Arabs . It is still accompanied by Arabic music . The name Duffmuttu is attributed to the use of an instrument called duff or tap . Daff is a round percussion instrument with one side covered with hide and is used to produce rhythm . </Li> <Li> Margamkali is a very ancient and the most popular artistic performance prevalent among the Syrian Christians of Kerala . Margamkali is performed mainly by women on festive occasions, especially during the time of marriage . </Li> <Li> Oppana is a dance form specific to the Muslim community of Kerala . Oppana is usually a bridal group dance performed the day before the wedding day . It is a dance form essential to the wedding entertainment and festivities of the Muslims especially in the Malabar region of Kerala . Oppana is generally presented by young female relatives of the bride, who sing and dance around the bride clapping their hands . </Li> <Li> Padayani or Padeni in colloquial speech is one of the most colourful and spectacular folk arts associated with the festivals of certain temples in southern Kerala . The word Padayani literally means military formations or rows of army, but in this folk art we have mainly a series of divine and semi-divine impersonations wearing huge masks or kolams of different shapes, colors and designs painted on the stalks of areca nut fronds . The most important of the kolams usually presented in a Padayani performance are Bhairavi (Kali), Kalan (god of death), Yakshi (fairy), Pakshi (bird) etc . </Li> <Li> Theyyam, otherwise known as Kaliyattam, is a sacred ritual dance performed to glorify the goddess Kaali . The term' Theyyam' is supposed to be the corrupt form of the Malayalam word' Daivam', meaning God . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Chakyar Koothu is primarily a highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics (such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata) and stories from the Puranas . And sometimes, however, it is also a traditional equivalent of the modern stand - up comedy act, incorporating commentary on current socio - political events (and personal comments directed at the members of the audience). </Li> <Li> Duffmuttu (also known as Aravanmuttu or Arbanamuttu) is a dance form particular to the Muslim community of Kerala . The origin of Duffmutt can be traced back to the Arabs . It is still accompanied by Arabic music . The name Duffmuttu is attributed to the use of an instrument called duff or tap . Daff is a round percussion instrument with one side covered with hide and is used to produce rhythm . </Li>

Folk dances of north eastern states of india