Bhortal dance is famous in _________ .

The correct answer is Assam.

Key Points

• Bhortal dance is a traditional dance form of Assam, which is famous for its rhythmic footwork and synchronized movements.
• The dance is accompanied by the sound of traditional instruments like the dhol, pepa, and taal.
• The dancers wear traditional attire like dhoti, gamosa, and turban while dancing.
• Bhortal dance is also known as 'Baratal' or 'Barat' in some parts of Assam.

Additional Information

• The Indian States and Folk Dances
  • Andhra Pradesh- Kuchipudi, Bhamakalpam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
  • Assam- Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
  • Bihar- Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
  • Gujarat- Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
  • Haryana- Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
  • Himachal Pradesh- Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
  • Jammu and Kashmir- Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
  • Karnataka- Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
  • Kerala- Kathakali (Classical), Ottamthullal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.
  • Maharashtra- Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.
  • Odisha- Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.
  • West Bengal- Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
  • Punjab- Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.
  • Rajasthan- Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.
  • Tamil Nadu- Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
  • Uttar Pradesh- Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
  • Uttarakhand- Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.
  • Goa- Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
  • Madhya Pradesh- Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.
  • Chhattisgarh- Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.
  • Jharkhand- Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
  • Arunachal- Pradesh Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.
  • Manipur- Dhol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thoibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha.
  • Meghalaya- Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
  • Mizoram- Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam, Bamboo Dance.
  • Nagaland- Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.
  • Tripura- Hojagiri.
  • Sikkim- Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance