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...
Vairhihaal Dance of Rajasthan
It is a kind of dhol which is kept in the centre of the circle and the dancers dance around it. The instrument is worshipped and it is believed that it receives the powers from the goddesses.
This dance is the main attraction of the tribals during the fair where it is performed. This dance is performed during rang panchmi.