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Nov 22, 2023 · Learn about Sattriya, a classical Indian dance form from Assam, founded by Sankardev in the 15th century. Explore its history, themes, styles, costumes, music, and modern adaptations.
- Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form originating in Assam, evolved from one-act plays known as Bhaona, and established by Sankardev in the 15t...
- Sattriya often revolves around Lord Krishna and other Vishnu avatars, occasionally featuring stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
- In 2000, the Sangeet Natak Akademi of India recognized Sattriya as one of the eight classical dances of India.
- Renowned exponents include Jatin Goswami, Prateesha Suresh, Anwesa Mahanta, Ghanakanta Bora, and Ankita Sharma.
Learn about the origin, tradition, style, costume, and postures of Sattriya, a classical dance form of Assam based on Vaishnavism. Sattriya is spiritual, artistic, and social, and uses musical instruments, masks, and makeup to depict mythological themes.
The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15 th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for the propagation of the Vaishnava faith. This Indian dance form evolved and expanded as a distinct style of dance later on.
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Sattriya dance is a neo-Vaishnava dance form of Assam, introduced by Sankaradeva in the 15th century. It incorporates elements from Ojapali, Devadasi and folk dances, and has strict principles of gestures, footworks, music and costumes.
Introduction. Sattriya Dance has its origin in the ‘Sattras’ established by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th and the 16th century. The Sattras were established for the propagation of Vaishnavism and later they became the religious, cultural and social hub for the people of Assam.
Dec 7, 2019 · Learn about Sattriya dance, a classical dance form from Assam, originated in the 15th century as part of neo-Vaishnavite movement. Find out its features, corpus, popular artists and the award won by Dr. Sunil Kothari.
Feb 26, 2014 · Sattriya Dance has its origin in the 'Sattras' developed by the social, cultural and religious reformer Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th and the 16th century. The Sattras were...
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