Kangra miniature painting

Himachal Pradesh

Natiनाटी

The state-dance of Himachal Pradesh — performed by men and women in a circle at marriages and festivals, with the small clapping step and the regional instruments of the hills.

Himachal Pradesh

Kayangकायांग

The women's folk-dance of the Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur regions of Himachal Pradesh — performed at the Buddhist festivals and at the harvest, with the women's small dance steps and the regional dhol-chang drum.

Himachal Pradesh

Rananरनाण

The men's warrior-dance of the Gaddi community of Himachal Pradesh — performed at the marriages and festivals of the Gaddi shepherds with the sword-and-shepherd's-staff, in the distinctive vigorous style of the hills.