Bhavai - is a popular folk theatre form of mainly Rajasthan. The theme of the play is generally romantic. This form incorporates an extensive use of dance to narrate a series of small plays.
Daskathia - is a form of folk theatre popular in Odisha. The theme mainly revolves around Lord Shiva.
Garoda - is a popular art form of the Garoda Brahmin community of Gujarat.
Maach - is the folk theatre of the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh.
Ojapali - is a unique narrative theatre form of Assam, primarily associated with the festival of Manasha or the Serpent Goddess.
Powada - heroic deeds of Shivaji, later came to be known as Powada. It is popular mainly in the region of Maharashtra.
Tamasha - is a form of folk theatre in the region of Maharashtra, known for its humour and erotic content.
Bhand Pather - it is a folk theatre of Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhaona - it is a folk theatre of Assam, especially the Majuli Island. The folk theatre was created by Sankaradeva in early 16th century.
Koothiyattam - is India's oldest continuing form of theatre and living tradition that has survived since 10th century AD in Kerala.
Villu Paatu - it is a form of musical theatre popular in Kerala in which stories of Ramayana are narrated using bow-shaped instruments.
Yakshagana - it is perhaps the oldest theatre traditions, which is prevalent till date in Karnataka and performed by a particular community known as Jakkula Varu.
Burra Katha - is a popular story-telling tradition of Andhra Pradesh.
Bayalata - is an open-air theatre tradition of Karnataka, the stories are based on the love of Radha-krishna.
Krishnanattam - it is a colourful dance -drama tradition of Kerala.
Theyyam - are performed in Kerala. It is an open theatre and is performed infront of the local temples to mainly honour the spirit of the ancestors besides gods.
Kuruvanji - originated around 3000 years ago, Kuruvanji is characterized by classical Tamil poetry and songs.
Kariyila - it is an open-air theatre that is popular in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh.
