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The classical dance form 'Sattriya' originated in which Indian state?
Manipur
Assam
Odisha
Kerala
Assam
Sattriya is one of the eight major Indian classical dance forms originating from the state of Assam. It was introduced in the 15th century by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer Srimanta Sankardev as a powerful medium for spreading the Vaishnava faith.
Sattriya is one of the eight major Indian classical dance forms originating from the state of Assam. It was introduced in the 15th century by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer Srimanta Sankardev as a powerful medium for spreading the Vaishnava faith.
Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight classical dances in India: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam.
Sattriya was recognized as a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2000.
The dance originated in the Sattras, which are Vaishnava monasteries established by Srimanta Sankardev in Assam.
The themes of Sattriya dance are primarily based on the mythological stories of Lord Krishna and Radha.
It is a living tradition that remains an integral part of the daily rituals and prayer services performed in the Sattras of Assam.
Manipur (Option A) is associated with the Manipuri classical dance.
Odisha (Option C) is associated with the Odissi classical dance.
Kerala (Option D) is home to two classical dance forms, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.
B is correct тАФ Sattriya originated in the state of Assam as a devotional dance form associated with the Ekasarana Dharma movement.
When studying classical dances, always memorize the state of origin and the major practitioner or patron saint, as exams frequently ask to match the dance form with its geographical origin.
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