Question 1633

Which of the following is a dance form that originated in Assam?

Answer

Sattriya

Why?

The correct answer is Satriya. Key Points Sattriya is a classical dance of Assam and it was introduced by Mahapurusha Sankaradeva. Mahapurusha Sankaradeva: He was born in 1449 AD in Nagaon, Assam. Sankardev inspired the Bhakti movement in Assam. He was the founder of Ekasarana Dharma. He is considered the father of the modern Assamese race. ​ Additional Information Lavani: ​ It is a folk dance of Maharashtra . Women wearing ankle bells (Ghungroo) and 9-yard saree perform this dance on dholak beats. The performers are called ' Nauvari ' and the style of saree wearing is called Kashta . It is performed on the themes of heroism, love devotion, sorrow, politics, and religion. Odissi: The caves of Udayagiri-Khandagiri provide some of the earliest examples of Odissi dance. It derives its name from the ‘Odra nritya ’ mentioned in Natya Shastra. It was mainly practised by the ‘maharis’ and patronized by the Jain king Kheravela. The young boys were recruited and dressed as females for this dance form These boys in the art form came to be known as ‘Gotipuas’. ​ Bihu: It is a festival of Assam. This festival is celebrated 3 times a year Rongali or Bohag Bihu: April Kati Bihu: October Bhogali or Magh Bihu: January Popir: Popir is the folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh. Performed by Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. It is mainly performed by females. ​Ponung: ​ It is a folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh. Performed by Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Ponung dance is an important religious celebration for the Adi tribe. ​