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Bharatanatyam
Oldest classical dance form from Tamil Nadu; originated in temple rituals; 2,000+ years old
Tamil Nadu, India ๐ฎ๐ณ 200 BC Classical Dance
Key Facts
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Originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu; described in Natya Shastra (200 BC) by Bharata Muni
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Characterised by fixed upper torso, bent legs, expressive eyes and hand gestures (mudras)
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Rukmini Devi Arundale revived and popularised it; first performed outside temples in 1930s
๐จ Did you know? Bharatanatyam was called "Sadir" and banned by British colonial authorities in 1910; revived by Rukmini Devi Arundale in 1936
Quick Reference
Category
Classical Dance
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ Tamil Nadu, India
Year / Era
200 BC
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Oldest classical dance form from Tamil Nadu