Drawing similarities from Bhagvat Mela, Kuchipudi originated in the Kuchipudi district of Andhra Pradesh. The earliest mention of this dance is found in the 10th century, in the form of copper inscriptions, but it only developed in the 13th century. History The dance was evolving a lot by the 16th century and was patronaged by …
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Kerala is the only state from which we have two classical dances, Kathakali and Mohiniattam. To read about Kathakali click on this link- The word is divided into two halves, ‘Mohini’ which is a female avatar of Lord Vishnu to kill a demon, and ‘attam’ which means dance. To frame it in a context, it …
Odissa is such a state in India which is often ignored by the mainstream India, much like the North East, but we have one such gem coming from this place, which is one of the 8 Classical dances, – Odissi. The ornaments, costumes, songs, and everything else are a trademark of the culture and traditions …
Folk dance is an art through which a community expresses its serenity, culture and traditions. Dance being a part of man’s life from primitive to the most cultured community, appears to have evolved even before he began to speak or paint. India is such a diverse country that each state within the country has no …
