Folk dances of India
73 dances from 32 states and union territories. Find the right one for your sangeet, festival or company event, then book a troupe that performs it.
38 of these can be booked on Mehfil today. For the rest, post a requirement and we'll find a troupe.
Dances of Tamil Nadu
4 dances
Tamil Nadu
Karakattam
Tamil Nadu dance honouring the rain goddess Mariamman, with dancers balancing decorated pots on their heads through acrobatic moves.
Lively, troupe of 4 to 101 troupe to bookTamil Nadu
Kummi
One of Tamil Nadu's oldest dances, done by women in a circle, clapping in rhythm as they sing, with no instruments needed.
Gentle, troupe of 8 to 201 troupe to bookTamil Nadu
Mayilattam
The peacock dance: dancers in peacock costumes with beaks they can open and close, performed at temple festivals.
Gentle, troupe of 2 to 81 troupe to bookTamil Nadu
Oyilattam
Men in a row wave handkerchiefs in time to the music, a 'dance of grace' with steps that grow more complex.
Lively, troupe of 8 to 16Request a troupe