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Which Indian state is Bharatanatyam the state dance form of?

  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu (correct)
  • Andhra Pradesh

What is the term used to describe the dance technique and style specific to a guru or school in Bharatanatyam?

  • Tandava
  • Mudra
  • Adavu
  • Bani (correct)

Which of the following themes does Bharatanatyam express?

  • Central Asian cultural themes
  • African tribal themes
  • South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas (correct)
  • Japanese traditional themes

What was the original name of Bharatanatyam before it was renamed in 1932?

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Which Indian classical dance forms recognize Bharatanatyam as one of its eight forms?

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In which ancient Tamil epic can a description of precursors of Bharatanatyam from the 2nd century CE be found?

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Which religious themes and spiritual ideas does Bharatanatyam express?

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What is the oldest classical dance tradition in India, which was renamed Bharatanatyam in 1932?

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What is the term used to describe the dance technique and style specific to a guru or school in Bharatanatyam?

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Bharatanatyam State Dance

The state dance form of Tamil Nadu

Bani in Bharatanatyam

A dance technique and style specific to a guru or school.

Bharatanatyam Themes

South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas (Hinduism and Shaivism).

Original Name of Bharatanatyam

Sadiraattam (before 1932)

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Bharatanatyam's Recognition

Recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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Bharatanatyam's Origins

Precursors found in the Silappatikaram Tamil epic (2nd century CE).

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Shaivism in Bharatanatyam

One of religion/spiritual themes

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Oldest Classical Dance in India

Involved with Bharatanatyam, it was Sadiraattam.

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Tamil Nadu Dance

Traditionally associated with dance style

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Study Notes

Bharatanatyam

  • Bharatanatyam is the state dance form of Tamil Nadu.
  • The term "bani" is used to describe the dance technique and style specific to a guru or school in Bharatanatyam.
  • Bharatanatyam expresses sringara (love and beauty), bhakti (devotion), and vira (heroism) themes.
  • Before 1932, Bharatanatyam was originally known as "Dasi Attam".
  • Bharatanatyam is recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms in India.
  • The ancient Tamil epic "Silappatikaram" contains descriptions of precursors of Bharatanatyam from the 2nd century CE.
  • Bharatanatyam expresses religious themes and spiritual ideas, including bhakti and vairagya (renunciation).
  • The oldest classical dance tradition in India, which was renamed Bharatanatyam in 1932, is known as Sadir.

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