Bharata Natyam
Bharata Natyam is thought to have been created by Bharata Muni, a sage from Tamil nadu,.
who wrote the Natya Shastra, the most important ancient treatise on classical Indian dance....
Mohiniyattam
The term Mohiniyattam comes from the words "Mohini" meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and "aattam" meaning
graceful and sensuous body movements. The word "Mohiniyattam" literally means "dance of the enchantress". article.
Yoga
The term "yoga" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "union." Yoga combines physical exercises,
mental meditation, and breathing techniques to strengthen the muscles and relieve stress.
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is the classical dance form from the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
It is known for its graceful movements and its strong narrative / dramatic character.
Kathakali
Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based
on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Odissi
The Odissi (Orissi) dance is the Indian classical dance from the Eastern state of Odissa. Although dance in Odissa may
be traced back more than 2000 years, it was brought to near extinction during the colonial period. Therefore, modern Odissi dance is a reconstruction.
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Kathakali classical danceKathakali classical dance of Kerala owes its transnational fame to the nearly 300-year-old. Kathakali literally means story-play and is an elaborate dance depicting the victory of truth over falsehood. Themes revolve around the two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha. Read more
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress
This Indian classical dance form – Mohiniattam – comes from one of the South states of India, Kerala. And the mere mention of Kerala brings up in one’s mind the wondrous and incomparable beauty of its landscape .The scenic backwaters where the palm fronds fill up the Kerala skyline moving gently and gracefully in the breeze, the boats bobbing up and down gently, gracefully and in perfect tune with nature and its rhythm . Read more
Mohiniyattam 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress 
Mohiniyattam-The dance of the enchantress Kathakali
Kathakali classical danceKathakali classical dance of Kerala owes its transnational fame to the nearly 300-year-old. Kathakali literally means story-play and is an elaborate dance depicting the victory of truth over falsehood. Themes revolve around the two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha. Read more
Kathakali- An Indian Art 
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Indian arts overview
Indian classical dance has a history that dates back to ancient centuries. Indian classical dance, which refers to Natya is the elite depiction of sacred Hindu musical theatre styles. The exceptional theory of Indian classical dance dates back to Natya Shastra (Dance theory) of Bharata Muni (400 BC).
Natya (Indian Dance) had a unique time in Indian society from its glorious historical past. Indian classical dance was recognized in three categories during that time. The dance forms, performed inside the temples in accordance with the rituals were called as Agama Nartanam. This was a spiritual form of dance expression. The intellectual form of dance was performed in royal courts.
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