Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Odissi dance is related to Odisha.
- Kathak belongs to North India (Uttar Pradesh)
- Sattaria dance belongs to Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Odissi, also known as Orissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidence. The classic treatise Natya Shastra refers to it as Odra-Magadhi.
This dance is characterised by various Bhangas (Stance), which involves stamping of the foot and striking various postures as seen in Indian sculptures. The common Bhangas are Bhanga, Abanga, Atibhanga and Tribhanga.
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Answer: (a)
Odissi, also known as Orissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidence. The classic treatise Natya Shastra refers to it as Odra-Magadhi.
This dance is characterised by various Bhangas (Stance), which involves stamping of the foot and striking various postures as seen in Indian sculptures. The common Bhangas are Bhanga, Abanga, Atibhanga and Tribhanga.
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