In Gujarat in one of the raas dances Kharak Khatak is used. This is in close relation to a sword. In this dance the dancers dress up like soldiers...
Fadukchano Dance of Gujarat
Young girls and boys stand opposite to each other and match their steps in a very beautiful manner. In this dance form a newly wed is informed about her separation period from her husband. The newly wed is prepared to face this or say that she is being teased by her friends. The song sung is really painful and hurting for her. The reference given here in the song is of nightingale.