Question

Which of the following correctly matched Indian classical dance recognized by Sangeet Natak Academy?

Sr. no	Classical Dance	State
1	Kathak	Rajasthan
2	Kathakali	Uttar Pradesh
3	Kuchipudi	Andhra Pradesh
4	Sattriya	Kerela

1. 3 only
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. All the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 3 only

The correct answer is 3 only.

• Kathak is the classical dance of Uttar Pradesh.
• Kathakali is the classical dance of Kerela.
• Sattariya is the classical dance of Assam.
• Hence the correct answer is 3 only.

• Kuchipudi
  • ​Kuchipudi is a classical dance of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Origin from the group of dancers going in the villages to perform known as Kusselavas.
  • Kuchipudi derives its name from the village Kusselavapuri in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Vijayanagar and Golconda rulers patronized the dance form.
  • Famous dance Tarangam where the dancer performs with his feet on edge of brass plate and pot of water on the head.
  • Stories from Bhagvat Purana on secular themes.
  • Lasya(Soft element) and Tandava(Hard element) are important in Kuchipudi dance.
• Kathak
  • ​Kathak is a classical dance of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Origin from Ras Leela of Brajbhoomi.
  • Kathak's name comes from the word 'Kathika' which means storytellers from epics.
  • Mughal courts patronized Kathak and accepted it as court entertainment.
  • Famous Gharana is based on Hindustani Music-Lucknow, Jaipur, and Banaras Gharana.
• Kathakali
  • ​Kathakali is a classical dance of Kerela.
  • Origin from temples of Kerela two forms of dance and drama.
  • Kathakali's name comes from the word 'Katha' which means story and 'Kali' means drama.
  • Initially evolved under the patronage of feudal lords later revived by Kathakali artists.
  • Generally, male groups dance with heavy makeup and traditional costume.
  • Narrating episodes from Ramayana and Mahabharat with facial movement, eye expression, and hand movement.
• Sattriya
  • ​Sattariya is a classical dance of Assam.
  • Introduced by Vaishnava Saint Sankaradeva in 15th century AD in Assam.
  • Sattriya derives its name from Vaishnava monasteries known as 'Sattras'.
  • Dance form inspired by the Bhakti Movement reciting stories of Lord Vishnu.
  • Famous dance form 'Bhaona' is based on stories of Lord Krishna.

Presently Sangeet Natak Academy recognized 8 classical dances of India.

Classical Dance	Place
Kathakali	Kerela
Mohiniyattam	Kerela
Bharatanatyam	Tamil Nadu
Kuchipudi	Andhra Pradesh
Odissi	Odisha
Manipuri	Manipur
Sattriya	Assam
Kathak	Uttar Pradesh

• Note: There is no classical dance recognized for Rajasthan.