'Bihu' is a folk dance associated with:

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Bihu is the most significant and popular folk dance of the state of Assam , performed during the various Bihu festivals throughout the year. The dance is characterized by brisk steps , rapid hand movements , and rhythmic swaying of the hips , primarily performed by young men and women in separate or mixed groups. The most vibrant performances occur during Rongali Bihu (also known as Bohag Bihu ), which is celebrated in mid- April to mark the Assamese New Year and the arrival of the spring season. Traditional musical accompaniment includes the Dhol (a percussion instrument), Pepa (a flute-like instrument made from buffalo horn), Gogona (a bamboo jaw harp), and Tala (metallic cymbals). Female dancers wear the iconic Muga Silk Mekhela Chador , a traditional Assamese attire made of golden-colored silk, while male dancers wear Dhoti and Gamocha . Additional Information Sikkim : Common folk dances include Chu Faat , performed by the Lepcha community to honor deities of the snowy peaks, and the Singhi Chham or Snow Lion Dance . Manipur : Famous for the Manipuri Raas Leela , one of the eight major Indian classical dances, and folk forms like Thang-Ta (a martial arts dance) and Pung Cholom . Odisha : Home to the classical dance Odissi and diverse folk traditions such as Ghumura , Sambalpuri (Dalkhai), and the martial-arts inspired Mayurbhanj Chhau .