folk stories and simple life of the people of Uttarakhand. Thus the songs of Uttarakhand are a true reflection of the cultural heritage and the way people live their lives in the Himalayas. Musical instruments used in Uttarakhand music include the , , , , , , , and . Tabla and harmonium are also used but to a lesser extent. The main languages are Kumaoni and Garhwali. Veeragase Veeragase is a dance folk form prevalent in the state of Karnataka. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology and involves very intense energy-sapping dance movements. Veeragase is one of the dances demonstrated in the Dasara procession held in Mysore. Naatupura Paatu Naatupura Paatu is Tamil folk music. It consists of Gramathisai (village folk music) and Gana (city folk music). It is also sung in Rajasthan. It is the oldest folk song in India. Distribution Andhra Pradesh: Madiga Dappu, Mala Jamidika Assam: Bihu Geet, Tokari geet, Kamrupi Lokgeet, Goalparia Lokogeet, Borgeet Chhattisgarh: Pandavani Gujarat: Garba, Doha Jharkhand: Jhumair, Domkach Karnataka: Bhavageete Maharashtra: Bhavageete, Lavani, Powada, Bhajan, Pravachan, Bhakteegeete, Natya Sangeet, Bharud, Gondhal, Lalita, Abhang and Tumbadi Odisha: Sambalpuri and Lalita Punjab: Mahiyan North West India: Sufi Folk Rock North India: Biraha Tamil Nadu: Naattupura Padalgal Telangana: Janapadha Geyalu West Bengal: Tamang Selo, Bahula, bhatiyali, Kirtan References External links Chhattisgarhi Folk Song & Ballad Indian styles of music Folk music by country