Bhangra ਭੰਗੜਾ BHUNG-rah High-energy Punjabi folk dance, also a globally popular music genre. arts · Punjabi
Bollywood BOL-lee-wood Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai — the largest in India by output and reach. arts · English
Kabiyal কবিয়াল kuh-BEE-yal A traditional Bengali folk singer and poet known for extempore performances. arts · Bengali
Kobigaan কবিগান KO-bee-gaan A traditional Bengali folk performance combining music and poetry. arts · Bengali
Madhubani मधुबनी muh-DOO-buh-nee A traditional Indian folk art from Bihar. Also name of a place. arts · Hindi
Mahabharata महाभारत ma-ha-BHA-ra-ta An ancient Indian epic about the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and Pandava princes. arts · Sanskrit
Mehndi मेहंदी MEHN-dee Temporary body art made by applying a paste of crushed henna leaves to the skin. arts · Hindi
Sitar सितार sih-TAR Long-necked plucked string instrument, the iconic sound of Hindustani classical music. arts · Persian
Tabla तबला TUB-lah Pair of small hand drums central to Hindustani classical and popular music. arts · Persian