Question

32. Tandava and lasya are the two basic aspects of Indian classical dance. Identify the correct statements about them

• A. a) Tandava has vigorous, brisk movements
• B. b) Lasya has graceful, sensuous movements
• C. c) Both
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both

32 Ans.C

Explanation: In Indian mythology,Lord Shiva is considered as the supreme lord of dance. This divine art form is performed by Lord Shiva & his wife Goddess Parvathi. The Dance performd by Lord Shiva is known as Tandava, which depicts his violent nature as the distructor of the universe. The tandava performed with joy is called AnandaTandava and performed in violent mood is called RudraTandava. There are 7 types of Tandava. Namely AnandaTandava, Tripura Tandava, SandhyaTandava, Samara Tandava, Kaalitandava, Uma Tandava and GauriTandava. There are few people who believa that there are 16 types of Tandava. Tandava has vigourous, brisk movements.The dance performed by Goddess Parvathi is known as Lasya, in which the movements are gentle, graceful and sometimes erotic also. Some scholars call Lasya as the feminine version of Tandava. Lasya has 2 kinds: JaritaLasya and YauvakaLasya