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Who is the most famous exponent of Banaras Gharana and a recipient of Padma Shri (1973) and Kalidas Samman (1995)?
Who is the most famous exponent of Banaras Gharana and a recipient of Padma Shri (1973) and Kalidas Samman (1995)?
- Shivlal
- Janaki Prasad
- Sitara Devi (correct)
- Gopi Krishna
Who founded the Banaras Gharana of Kathak?
Who founded the Banaras Gharana of Kathak?
- Shivlal
- Janaki Prasad (correct)
- Gopi Krishna
- Sukhdev Maharaj
What is the Banaras Gharana known for emphasizing in its dance performances?
What is the Banaras Gharana known for emphasizing in its dance performances?
- Sanskrit poetry recitations
- Folk dances of India
- Bhajans and kavit parans glorifying God (correct)
- Classical music compositions
Who encouraged Sukhadev Maharaj to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak?
Who encouraged Sukhadev Maharaj to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak?
Who is the grandson of Janaki Prasad, the founder of Banaras Gharana?
Who is the grandson of Janaki Prasad, the founder of Banaras Gharana?
What is the exclusive use of dance bols characterized by the Banaras Gharana?
What is the exclusive use of dance bols characterized by the Banaras Gharana?
Who was encouraged by Rabindranath Tagore to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak?
Who was encouraged by Rabindranath Tagore to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak?
What did the gharana dancers of the Banaras Gharana put emphasis on in their performances?
What did the gharana dancers of the Banaras Gharana put emphasis on in their performances?
Who is the most famous exponent of Banaras Gharana and a recipient of Padma Shri (1973) and Kalidas Samman (1995)?
Who is the most famous exponent of Banaras Gharana and a recipient of Padma Shri (1973) and Kalidas Samman (1995)?
Who founded the Banaras Gharana of Kathak?
Who founded the Banaras Gharana of Kathak?
What is the exclusive use of dance bols characterized by the Banaras Gharana?
What is the exclusive use of dance bols characterized by the Banaras Gharana?
Who is the grandson of Janaki Prasad, the founder of Banaras Gharana?
Who is the grandson of Janaki Prasad, the founder of Banaras Gharana?
Who was encouraged by Rabindranath Tagore to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak?
Who was encouraged by Rabindranath Tagore to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak?
What did the gharana dancers of the Banaras Gharana put emphasis on in their performances?
What did the gharana dancers of the Banaras Gharana put emphasis on in their performances?
What was Sukhadev Maharaj's livelihood?
What was Sukhadev Maharaj's livelihood?
What was Sukhadev Maharaj's wife's background?
What was Sukhadev Maharaj's wife's background?
What did Sukhadev Maharaj study during his time in the royal court of Nepal?
What did Sukhadev Maharaj study during his time in the royal court of Nepal?
What did Sukhadev Maharaj aim to achieve under the encouragement of Rabindranath Tagore?
What did Sukhadev Maharaj aim to achieve under the encouragement of Rabindranath Tagore?
What was the occupation of Gopi Krishna?
What was the occupation of Gopi Krishna?
What award was Gopi Krishna given by the Indian government in 1975?
What award was Gopi Krishna given by the Indian government in 1975?
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Sitara Devi
Sitara Devi
Famous exponent of Banaras Gharana and Padma Shri recipient.
Janaki Prasad
Janaki Prasad
Founder of the Banaras Gharana of Kathak.
Banaras Gharana
Banaras Gharana
Known for emphasizing bhajans and kavit parans in performances.
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore
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Gopi Krishna
Gopi Krishna
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Natwari
Natwari
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Sukhadev Maharaj
Sukhadev Maharaj
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Bhajans and Kavit Parans
Bhajans and Kavit Parans
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Padma Shri
Padma Shri
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Kathak
Kathak
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Royal Family of Nepal
Royal Family of Nepal
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Sanskrit and Bharatanatyashastra
Sanskrit and Bharatanatyashastra
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Occupation of Sukhadev Maharaj
Occupation of Sukhadev Maharaj
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Dance, Actor, Choreographer
Dance, Actor, Choreographer
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Kalidas Samman
Kalidas Samman
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Reviving lost forms
Reviving lost forms
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Performance Emphasis
Performance Emphasis
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
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Encouragement by Tagore
Encouragement by Tagore
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Study Notes
Banaras Gharana of Kathak
- The most famous exponent of Banaras Gharana is Gopi Krishna, a recipient of Padma Shri (1973) and Kalidas Samman (1995).
- The Banaras Gharana was founded by Janaki Prasad.
- The gharana is known for emphasizing laya (rhythm) and Bols (rhythmic cycles) in its dance performances.
- Sukhadev Maharaj, the grandson of Janaki Prasad, was encouraged by Rabindranath Tagore to revive the lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak.
- The exclusive use of dance Bols characterized by the Banaras Gharana is the emphasis on laya and bols.
- The gharana dancers of the Banaras Gharana put emphasis on laya and bols in their performances.
- Sukhadev Maharaj's livelihood was as a court dancer and a teacher.
- Sukhadev Maharaj's wife belonged to a family of court dancers.
- During his time in the royal court of Nepal, Sukhadev Maharaj studied music, dance, and Sanskrit.
- Under the encouragement of Rabindranath Tagore, Sukhadev Maharaj aimed to achieve the revival of lost forms of Indian performing arts like Kathak.
- Gopi Krishna's occupation was a dancer and a teacher.
- In 1975, Gopi Krishna was given the Padma Shri award by the Indian government.
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Test your knowledge of the Banaras Gharana of Kathak with this quiz. Learn about the renowned dancer and founder, as well as the unique characteristics and emphasis of this tradition. Challenge yourself with questions about the use of Natwari or dance bols, bhajans, and kavit parans.
