Prema Ozah Borbayan, a 2024 Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, is an exponent of which classical dance form from Assam?

The correct answer is - Sattriya Key Points Prema Ozah Borbayan was honored with the 2024 SNA Award for her excellence in Sattriya dance. Sattriya is one of the eight classical dance forms of India, originating in the Vaishnavite monasteries (Sattras) of Assam. It was introduced by the 15th-century saint and reformer Srimanta Sankardev. The dance was traditionally performed by male monks (Bhokots) in monasteries as part of their daily rituals and to propagate the Bhakti movement. In the modern era, Sattriya has moved to the professional stage and is performed by both men and women. Prema Ozah Borbayan is recognized for her mastery and her role in teaching this divine art form. Additional Information Sattriya was officially recognized as a 'classical dance' by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2000. The dance is accompanied by 'Borgeets' (devotional songs) and instruments like the Khol (drum), Cymbals (Tala), and Flute. In the 2025 cycle, Mallika Kandali also received the SNA Award for Sattriya, showing the continuous growth and recognition of this form. The 'Borbayan' title often indicates a high-ranking artist or leader in the monastic dance tradition.