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14 Vidhya

The fourteen types of abodes of knowledge in Hinduism and their relevance

Sattriya: an ancient dance form of Assam

The Sattriya Nritya is the traditional dance form of Assam, where the dancers use hand and facial expressions to portray historical and religious stories of the epics like the Mahabharat and Ramayan.

Odissi: One of India’s eight oldest classical dance forms

The Odissi dance form is one of India’s oldest classical dance traditions. According to engravings found at the Udayagiri Monastery, Odissi was patronised as early as the 2nd Century BC, and the practise continued unabated until the 16th Century AD.

Manipuri dance

Manipuri dance is one of the principal forms of Indian classical dances. It emerged in the remote and scenic Indian state called Manipur, located in the northeastern part.

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi an ancient Indian dance form, originated in Andhra Pradesh. This classical dance was popularised by the backing of the Brahmins who practised it.

Kathak: A distinct North-Indian dance form

Kathak is a northern Indian dance that is frequently associated with love. Both men and women take part in it. The movements involve delicate footwork emphasised by ‘ghungroo’ worn on the ankle and artistic gestures which have evolved from natural body language.

Garba

Garba is a traditional dance, which originated in Gujarat. It is performed during Navratri, which is a nine day festival of Maa Durga.

Bharatnatyam

Bharatnatyam originated in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It has its roots in the Natyashastra, which is an ancient text on theatre written by Bharat Muni.

Bhangra: the pride of Punjab

Bhangra is a dance of power, force, energy, and grace, according to Bhangra dancers. A sense of absolute freedom and enthusiasm emerges from the self-discipline required to finish the whole routine, encouraging the circuit to develop and prosper.

Madhubani

A 2500-year-old art form that is still revived by the women in the Mithila region of India, it’s a craft that shows intricate craftsmanship and skills par excellence.

64 Kala

What is art? Is it singing? Is it drawing? Is it dancing? Is it performing? Is it sculpting? Is it designing? Yes, yes, yes…and yes. Believe it or not, Indian Vedic culture itemized 64 performing arts.