For the propagation of which faith was the Sattriya dance form introduced in Assam by Sankaradeva?

The correct answer is Vaishnavism . Key Points Sattriya is a classical dance form from Assam, India. It was introduced by the Assamese saint Sankaradeva in the 15th century. The dance form was created to propagate the teachings of Vaishnavism , a sect of Hinduism that worships Lord Vishnu. Sattriya was traditionally performed in Sattras (Vaishnavite monasteries) as part of religious rituals and ceremonies. Additional Information Vaishnavism is one of the major traditions within Hinduism, focused on the worship of Lord Vishnu and his avatars, especially Rama and Krishna. Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century saint-scholar, poet, playwright, and social-religious reformer from Assam. The Sattras are institutions established by Sankaradeva and his disciples to promote the principles of Vaishnavism through various forms of art, including dance, drama, and music. Sattriya dance was recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000. Sankari culture, derived from the teachings of Sankaradeva, encompasses a wide range of cultural and artistic expressions, including dance, music, drama, and literature.