7 Classical Dances of India

Jun 18, 2024

Mohiniyattam

The dance has originated from the state of Kerala. The dance gets its name from Mohini – the female enchantress avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu, who helps the devas prevail over the asuras using her feminine charm

Oddisi

This form of dance has originated from the temples of Odisha

Manipuri

Manipuri dance is also known as Raas Leela, it is originated from the northeastern state Manipur

Kuchipudi

It is originated from a village named Kuchipudi in the state of Andhra Pradesh

Kathakali

Kathakali is believed to be one of the most complex forms of Indian theatre. Kathakali originated around 16th century

Kathak

The history of Kathak can be traced back to the 400 BCE. The roots of Kathak are from Natyashastra

Bharatanatyam

This classical form of dance has originated from Tamil Nadu

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