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	'''Nati''' ~~word~~ is ~~used for the~~ traditional folk ~~songs sung~~ in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh~~]] and [[Uttarakhand\|Uttrakhand~~]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[district\|Kullu]], [[Mandi, Himachal Pradesh\|Mandi]], [[Shimla district\|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district\|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district\|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district\|Kinnaur]]~~, [[Uttarkashi district\|Uttarkashi]], [[Dehradun district\|Dehradun]] (Jaunsar-Bawar) and [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]] districts~~. ~~However, due~~ to high immigration of ethnic paharis in the ~~plains~~, this has been made popular in the ~~plains~~ too~~. Now a days many consider pahari dance as nati but actually it corresponds to pahari songs~~. Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau\|Dhol-Damau]]. ~~Pahari~~ dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as largest folk dance.		'''Nati''' (नाटी) is a traditional folk dance in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[district\|Kullu]], [[Mandi, Himachal Pradesh\|Mandi]], [[Shimla district\|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district\|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district\|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district\|Kinnaur]]. Due to high immigration of ethnic ''paharis'' in the plainlands, this has been made popular in the plainlands too. Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau\|''Dhol-Damau'']]. Nati dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as the largest folk dance.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=‘Pride of Kullu’ enters Guinness Book \|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/community/pride-of-kullu-enters-guinness-book-182261/ \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=The Tribune \|language=en}}</ref>
	[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg\|thumb\|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]		[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg\|thumb\|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]

	==Varieties==		==Varieties==
	There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri ~~Nati, Seraji Nati, Karsogi Nati ,Chuhari~~ Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. ~~In [[Garhwali language\|Garhwali]] it~~ is also sometimes called Tandi, specially ~~in [[Tehri Garhwal]], and Barada Nati~~ in [[Jaunsar-Bawar]]. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html \|title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India \|website=Bharatonline.com \|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences. ~~Important among~~ the ~~dances~~ of Nati is '~~Losar shone chuksom~~'. The ~~name from Losai~~, or the ~~New Year~~. ~~Activities such~~ as ~~sowing~~ the ~~crop~~ and ~~reaping it~~ are ~~included~~ in it.		There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. It is also sometimes called Tandi, specially in [[Jaunsar-Bawar]]. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html \|title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India \|website=Bharatonline.com \|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences.
	[[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg\|thumb\|Sirmauri Nati]]
			== Performance ==
			The various Nati dance variations are inspired from the stories of ''[[Raslila\|Raaslila]]'' and Chandravali. The dance is associated with Hindu deities, and is performed on almost all joyous occasions such as birth, weddings, crop harvest, and religious festivals such as [[Vijayadashami\|Dussehra]] and [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=‘Pride of Kullu’ enters Guinness Book \|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/community/pride-of-kullu-enters-guinness-book-182261/ \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=The Tribune \|language=en}}</ref>

			Nati used to be performed by males in the past; however, women are mostly involved in taking the traditional dance form ahead. There are no restrictions on the number of people who can perform Nati. It is performed in circles or semi-circles, and the line moves forward and backward depending upon the steps. The group is usually led by male dancers carrying a fly whisk (locally ''chowrie'') or Axe (locally ''Dangru''). The dancers hold hands of alternate person which makes a ‘criss-cross’ visual of hands and arrange themselves in one of the two patterns, either men and women standing alternatively or a whole line of men and then women or vice versa, and move in a circle or semi-circle with simple dance steps consisting mainly of coordinated footsteps. These footsteps variates as per the location where Nati is being performed, but has one basic set of 8 steps that is followed everywhere with basic (slow) tempo of Nati. Talking about the variation, as differing footsteps, arrangement of hands can also differ. Nati is also performed without knitting hands, where hands are swayed free in air with coordinated footsteps, palm folding in a manner which makes a horizontal ‘8’. The dance tempo varies with the music; it usually starts slowly and picks up pace as the tempo of musical beats increase. The songs are woven with stories of old folklore.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lab \|first=The Heritage \|date=2024-01-10 \|title=The Nati folk dance of Himachal in a painting by K.K Hebbar \|url=https://www.theheritagelab.in/nati-folk-dance-himachal-painting/ \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=The Heritage Lab \|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|last=Padave \|first=Nikhil \|title=The Incredible Nati dance of Kullu and its world record...! \|url=https://reflections.live/articles/25/nati-dance-of-kullu-and-its-world-record-1224-kpm0mlnd.html \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=reflections.live \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|last=discoveruttarakhandmagazine \|date=2022-06-30 \|title=NATI - Folk dance of Himachal and Uttarakhand \|url=https://discoveruttarakhandmagazine.com/nati-folk-dance-of-himachal-and-uttarakhand/ \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=Discover Uttarakhand Magazine \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			If Nati is performed in a sacred occasion, a ''yagna'' is performed in the end to pay homage to the deities.<ref name=":0" />

			== Costumes ==
			Costumes for Nati differ as per districts of Himachal Pradesh.

			Male performers of Nati usually wear Himachali ''topi'' (caps), ''suthan'' (tight woollen pants), kurta, Nehru Jacket with muffler or ''Gachi'' (long muffler like cloth draped around the waist). The ''topis'' are often adorned with flowers and/or seeds of [[Oroxylum indicum\|Indian Trumpet]] in Kinnaur. Though different regions have variations to this general costume, for example in Kullu, men have special headwear made up of flower garlands, and in Sirmaur, men wear special ''choltu'' (swirling tunics).

			Women performers of Nati usually wear vibrant ''suit-salwar'', ''Sadri'' (traditional women’s jacket), ''Dhattu'' (traditional head scarf), jewellery with ''Gachi''. Though again this costume differ as per region of Himachal, for example, in Kullu, women are seen wearing a shirt which is adorned with a one-piece drape known as ''Pattu,'' along with traditional jewelleries like ''Chandrahaar, bumni, jhanjhar'' etc. Kinnauri dress of women is entirely different, worn with traditional heavy jewellery and multiple draping clothes. In Shimla District, ''Rezta/Rejta'' which is a two-piece apparel with a skirt and a blouse (or it can be made into a one-piece garment) is worn by women along with ''Sadri'' and ''Dhattu.'' Now ''Reztas'' are famous amongst women performers all over Himachal and outside Himachal.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Coming full circle \|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/coming-full-circle-782669/ \|access-date=2025-05-11 \|website=The Tribune \|language=en}}</ref>

			Both men & women performers dance with a handkerchief tied to their right hand index finger (varies), and wear handmade traditional footwear known as ''pullas.''

			== Musical instruments ==
			Some of the musical instruments used in Nati dances are ''[[dhol]]'' (drums), ''karnal'' (a longish horn), ''[[Ransingha\|narsingha]]'' or ''narsinghe'' (a horn), ''[[shehnai]]'', and ''nagara'' (drums). In the local language, the musicians are known as ''tunis''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2024-11-17 \|title='Nati Nati' Not 'Naatu Naatu': The Fable Of Folk Dance In Himachal Pradesh \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/culture-society/nati-nati-not-naatu-naatu-the-fable-of-folk-dance-in-himachal-pradesh \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=Outlook India \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2018-03-13 \|title=Extraordinary Nati Himachal Traditional Nritya - Swadesi \|url=https://swadesi.com/himachal-nritya-nati/ \|access-date=2025-02-19 \|website=swadesi.com \|language=en-US \|archive-date=23 January 2025 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123102458/https://swadesi.com/himachal-nritya-nati/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> [[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg\|thumb\|Sirmauri Nati]]

	==Records==		==Records==
			Sirmouri Natti has been entered in India Books of Record, Asia Book of Records and in the world book of records. Under the leadership and directions of Dr. Joginder Singh Habbi from Sirmour District cultural Group has made a World record by winning folk dance competition 10 times consecutively.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Team \|first=Asia Book of Records \|date=2023-05-10 \|title=Maximum district level group folk dance competitions won by an individual - Asia Book of Records \|url=https://www.asiabookofrecords.com/maximum-district-level-group-folk-dance-competitions-won-by-an-individual/ \|access-date=2025-03-30 \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Folk dance artist Joginder Singh Habbi of Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India, gets included in the World Book of Records \|url=https://worldbookofrecords.uk/records/record_detail/folk-dance-artist-joginder-singh-habbi-of-sirmour--himachal-pradesh--india--gets-included-in-the-world-book-of-records1174 \|access-date=2025-03-30 \|website=worldbookofrecords.uk \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bharat \|first=E. T. V. \|date=2023-11-05 \|title=Joginder Singh Habbi: लोक कलाकार जोगेंद्र सिंह हाब्बी का नाम वर्ल्ड बुक ऑफ रिकॉर्ड्स में दर्ज, मुख्यमंत्री सुखविंदर सिंह सुक्खू ने दी बधाई \|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/himachal-pradesh/state/shimla/folk-artist-joginder-singh-habbi-name-registered-in-the-world-book-of-records-cm-sukhu-congratulated/hp20231105200159027027900 \|access-date=2025-03-30 \|website=ETV Bharat News \|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Himachal Pradesh News: लोक कलाकार जोगेंद्र हाब्बी का नाम वर्ल्ड बुक ऑफ रिकॉर्ड में हुआ दर्ज \|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-news-folk-artist-jogendra-habbi-name-registered-in-world-book-of-record/1945848 \|access-date=2025-03-30 \|website=Zee News Hindi \|language=pa}}</ref>

	The Nati Dance in the second week of January 2016 was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest folk dance in the world. Nati entered in the book as the largest folk dance in terms of participants’ number. Total 9892 women participated in this folk dance in		The Nati Dance in the second week of January 2016 was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest folk dance in the world. Nati entered in the book as the largest folk dance in terms of participants’ number. Total 9892 women participated in this folk dance in
	their traditional colourful [[Kullui\|Kullvi]] dress on 26 October 2015 during International Dussehra festival w<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/Kullu-nati-gets-Guinness-world-record-certificate/articleshow/50827926.cms\|title= kullu nati get guinees world record certificate \|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref>		their traditional colourful [[Kullui\|Kullvi]] dress on 26 October 2015 during International Dussehra festival.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/Kullu-nati-gets-Guinness-world-record-certificate/articleshow/50827926.cms\|title= kullu nati get guinees world record certificate \|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref>

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	'''Nati''' word is used for the traditional folk songs sung in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand\|Uttrakhand]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[district\|Kullu]], [[Shimla district\|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district\|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district\|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district\|Kinnaur]], [[Uttarkashi district\|Uttarkashi]], [[Dehradun district\|Dehradun]] (Jaunsar-Bawar) and [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]] districts ~~however~~, due to high immigration of ethnic paharis in the plains, this has been made popular in the plains too. ~~'''~~Now a days many consider pahari dance as nati but actually it corresponds to pahari songs.~~'''~~ Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau\|Dhol-Damau]]. Pahari dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as largest folk dance.		'''Nati''' word is used for the traditional folk songs sung in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand\|Uttrakhand]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[district\|Kullu]], [[Mandi, Himachal Pradesh\|Mandi]], [[Shimla district\|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district\|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district\|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district\|Kinnaur]], [[Uttarkashi district\|Uttarkashi]], [[Dehradun district\|Dehradun]] (Jaunsar-Bawar) and [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]] districts. However, due to high immigration of ethnic paharis in the plains, this has been made popular in the plains too. Now a days many consider pahari dance as nati but actually it corresponds to pahari songs. Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau\|Dhol-Damau]]. Pahari dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as largest folk dance.
	[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg\|thumb\|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]		[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg\|thumb\|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]

	==Varieties==		==Varieties==
	There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. In [[Garhwali language\|Garhwali]] it is also sometimes called Tandi, specially in [[Tehri Garhwal]], and Barada Nati in [[Jaunsar-Bawar]]. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html \|title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India \|website=Bharatonline.com \|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences. Important among the dances of Nati is 'Losar shone chuksom'. The name from Losai, or the New Year. Activities such as sowing the crop and reaping it are included in it.		There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri Nati, Seraji Nati, Karsogi Nati ,Chuhari Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. In [[Garhwali language\|Garhwali]] it is also sometimes called Tandi, specially in [[Tehri Garhwal]], and Barada Nati in [[Jaunsar-Bawar]]. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html \|title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India \|website=Bharatonline.com \|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences. Important among the dances of Nati is 'Losar shone chuksom'. The name from Losai, or the New Year. Activities such as sowing the crop and reaping it are included in it.
	[[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg\|thumb\|Sirmauri Nati]]		[[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg\|thumb\|Sirmauri Nati]]

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	'''Nati''' is a traditional folk ~~dance practiced~~ in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand\|Uttrakhand]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[ district\|Kullu]], [[Shimla district\|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district\|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district\|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district\|Kinnaur]], [[Uttarkashi district\|Uttarkashi]], [[Dehradun district\|Dehradun]](Jaunsar-Bawar) and [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]] districts however, due to high immigration of ~~ethinic~~ paharis in the plains, this ~~dance~~ has been made popular in the plains too. Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau\|Dhol-Damau]]. ~~The~~ dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as largest folk dance.		'''Nati''' word is used for the traditional folk songs sung in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand\|Uttrakhand]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[district\|Kullu]], [[Shimla district\|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district\|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district\|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district\|Kinnaur]], [[Uttarkashi district\|Uttarkashi]], [[Dehradun district\|Dehradun]] (Jaunsar-Bawar) and [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]] districts however, due to high immigration of ethnic paharis in the plains, this has been made popular in the plains too. '''Now a days many consider pahari dance as nati but actually it corresponds to pahari songs.''' Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau\|Dhol-Damau]]. Pahari dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as largest folk dance.
	[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg\|thumb\|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]		[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg\|thumb\|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]

	==Varieties==		==Varieties==
	There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html \|title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India \|website=Bharatonline.com \|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences. Important among the dances of Nati is 'Losar shone chuksom'. The name from Losai, or the New Year. Activities such as sowing the crop and reaping it are included in it.		There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. In [[Garhwali language\|Garhwali]] it is also sometimes called Tandi, specially in [[Tehri Garhwal]], and Barada Nati in [[Jaunsar-Bawar]]. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html \|title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India \|website=Bharatonline.com \|access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences. Important among the dances of Nati is 'Losar shone chuksom'. The name from Losai, or the New Year. Activities such as sowing the crop and reaping it are included in it.
	[[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg\|thumb\|Sirmauri Nati]]		[[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg\|thumb\|Sirmauri Nati]]

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'''Nati''' is a traditional folk dance practiced in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the states of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand|Uttrakhand]]. Nati is traditionally performed in the [[ district|Kullu]], [[Shimla district|Shimla]], [[Sirmaur district|Sirmaur]], [[Chamba district|Chamba]], [[Kinnaur district|Kinnaur]], [[Uttarkashi district|Uttarkashi]], [[Dehradun district|Dehradun]](Jaunsar-Bawar) and [[Tehri Garhwal district|Tehri Garhwal]] districts however, due to high immigration of ethinic paharis in the plains, this dance has been made popular in the plains too. Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called [[Dhol damau|Dhol-Damau]]. The dance is listed in the [[Guinness Book of World Records]] as largest folk dance.
[[File:Kinnauri Nati dance.jpg|thumb|Nati dance of [[Kinnaur]]]]

==Varieties==
There are several varieties of Nati performed like Kullvi Nati, Mahasuvi Nati, Sirmauri Nati, Kinnauri Nati, Jaunpuri Nati, Barada Nati, [[Bangani]] Nati. People of [[Lahaul]] district have their own distinct dance called "Garphi" and Nati is not a part of Lahauli culture. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/himachal-pradesh/culture/dance/index.html |title=Himachal Pradesh Dances - Folk Dances of Himachal Pradesh, Traditional Dance Himachal Pradesh India |website=Bharatonline.com |access-date=2017-01-02}}</ref> The Kinnauri Nati dance is [[mime]]-like and includes languid sequences. Important among the dances of Nati is 'Losar shone chuksom'. The name from Losai, or the New Year. Activities such as sowing the crop and reaping it are included in it.
[[File:Sirmauri Nati Himachal.jpg|thumb|Sirmauri Nati]]

==Records==
The Nati Dance in the second week of January 2016 was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest folk dance in the world. Nati entered in the book as the largest folk dance in terms of participants’ number. Total 9892 women participated in this folk dance in
their traditional colourful [[Kullui|Kullvi]] dress on 26 October 2015 during International Dussehra festival w<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/Kullu-nati-gets-Guinness-world-record-certificate/articleshow/50827926.cms|title= kullu nati get guinees world record certificate |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref>

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