Folk songs are an important part of Chhattisgarh's culture and heritage. There are various types of folk songs in Chhattisgarh that are associated with different seasons, festivals, celebrations, and occasions. Some folk song genres include Baramasi, Sawnahi, Fag, Sua songs, Dohe of Rout Nacha, Cher-Chera songs, Loriya, Dewar songs, Karma songs, Danda, Janvara songs, Dhankul songs, Goura songs, songs of Nagpanchami, Mata Seva songs, and Bhojali songs. Many folk songs are performed through song and dance, often accompanied by drums and cymbals.