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Who is believed to be the first Harikatha artist in Andhra Pradesh?
Who is believed to be the first Harikatha artist in Andhra Pradesh?
- Rikhampada
- Oja pali
- Gokulapati Koormanathakavi (correct)
- Bhikhari Thakur
Which dance form is associated with Assam?
Which dance form is associated with Assam?
- Bihu (correct)
- Bhortal dance
- Jat-Jatin
- Goalini
Who is credited with creating the dance-drama form Bidesiya?
Who is credited with creating the dance-drama form Bidesiya?
- Oja pali
- Rikhampada
- Gokulapati Koormanathakavi
- Bhikhari Thakur (correct)
Which dance form is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?
Which dance form is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?
Which dance is performed during a marriage ceremony in Bihar?
Which dance is performed during a marriage ceremony in Bihar?
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Study Notes
Indian Folk Dances
- Performed to celebrate various social occasions, including new seasons, childbirth, weddings, and festivals
- Typically consist of a few simple steps
- Men and women may perform separately or together
- Dancers often sing accompanied by musicians
- Intricately-designed costumes are a hallmark of most folk dances
Yakshagana and Harikatha
- Yakshagana is a dance form from Andhra Pradesh
- Sutradhari is the most important actor in a Yakshagana, playing multiple characters
- Yakshagana evolved into Harikatha, and the two are considered synonymous
- Both Yakshagana and Harikatha involve dancing and singing
- Harikatha consists of three elements: samvaadam (discussion), padyam (poetry), and daruvu (rhythm)
- A typical Harikatha performance begins with a invocation to devotees to listen and be delighted
Harikatha Performers
- Those involved in Harikatha Kalakshepam are known as Harikatha Dasu or Harikatha Bhagavatar
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