Question
Download Solution PDF'Sattriya' dance is predominantly practiced in which of the following states of India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Assam.
Key Points
- Sattriya Dance-
- Sattriya originated in Sattra, monastery, as a part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement started by Srimanta Sankardev in Assam. He propagated the “ek sharan naama dharma”(chanting the name of one God devotedly).
- It was introduced in the 15th century A.D.
- Sattriya was given the status of classical dance in the year 2000 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- The themes performed are mostly on Radha Krishna and other myths.
- It consists of dhemali, drum playing, known as gayan bayan, where several men play drums, in various talas (rhythms) and also use hand gestures.
- Popular Artists are Guru Jatin Goswami and Sharodi Saikia among others.
- It is based on devotional songs composed by Sankardeva
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