Question 2789
Consider the following pairs, with reference to classical dances of India : Classical Dances Features Sattriya Introduced by Sankaradeva in Assam Odissi Performed in Mughal Courts Mohiniyattam Dance of a reincarnation of Vishnu Which of the given pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
Answer
3 only
Why?
1. Sattriya The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam. The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on. Due to its of its religious character and association with the Sattras, this dance style has been aptly named Sattriya. 2. Odissi Odissi is a folk dance form of Odisha . This is a delicate dance backed by soothing lyrics and Is similar to Bharatnatyam in terms of Mudras and Expressions. The cave of Udayagiri-Khandagiri provides the earliest example of Odissi. It was primarily practised by Maharis under patrons of Jain King Kheravela . "Mobile Sculpture" includes two major postures: Tribhanga - The body is deflected at the neck, torso, and knees. Chowk - A position imitating a square. 3. Mohiniyattam Mohiniyattam gets its name from the word ‘Mohini’, the feminine form of Lord Vishnu , the word means ‘dance of Mohini’.
