by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Dance
Odissi is regarded as one of the oldest surviving classical dance forms based on the archaeological evidences. This traditional dance was performed in the temples of Orissa as a religious rite and offering by the temple dancers known as ‘Maharis’. It finds a mention... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Dance
Kuchipudi, which is sometimes referred as ‘Ata Bhagavatham’, is a dance-drama form named after the village in Andra Pradesh from where it originated. It evolved during the 14th and 16th centuries under the influence of the Bhakti movement and the growing Krishna... by CulturoAdmin | Mar 26, 2020 | Indian Dance
History of Indian Dance Dance is considered to be of divine origin in India. According to the Hindu mythology, the gods and goddesses take great pleasure in dance, drama and mime and some are great dancers themselves. Shiva’s cosmic dance (‘Tandava), Parvati’s...