The classical dance form ‘Sattriya’ originated in the state of:

The correct answer is Assam Key Points Sattriya Dance : Sattriya is a classical Indian dance that originated in its eastern state of Assam . It was recognised as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000. Sattriya Dance has its origin in the ‘Sattras’ established by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th and the 16th century. The Sattriya dance can be classified into two styles, namely ‘Paurashik Bhangi’ i.e. Tandava or Masculine style and ‘Stri Bhangi’ i.e. Lashya or feminine style. The musical instruments used in Sattriya are the Khols or the Drums, the Taals or the Cymbals and the Flute. Additional Information Indian classical dance is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra. The Indian classical dances have two basic aspects - Tandava (movement & rhythm) and Lasya (grace, bhava & rasa). Total 9 dance forms are recognised by the Government of India as Classical Dance. They are : Bharatanatyam, Tamil Nadu (Southern India) Manipuri Dance, Manipur (North-eastern India) Kathak (Northern India) Odissi Dance, Orissa (Eastern India) Kathakali Mohiniattam Kuchipudi (Southern India) Sattriya Dance Chhau (Eastern India)