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Q. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Bharatnatyam’ dance.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Q. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Bharatnatyam’ dance.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
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Solution
The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct.
Bharatnatyam dance is known as ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance. The style was kept alive by the devadasis, who were young girls 'gifted' by their parents to the temples and who were married to the gods. The devadasis performed music and dance as offerings to the deities, in the temple courtyards.
Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3 is correct.
As a solo dance, Bharatnatyam leans heavily on the abhinaya or mime aspect of dance.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct.
Bharatnatyam dance is known as ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance. The style was kept alive by the devadasis, who were young girls 'gifted' by their parents to the temples and who were married to the gods. The devadasis performed music and dance as offerings to the deities, in the temple courtyards.
Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3 is correct.
As a solo dance, Bharatnatyam leans heavily on the abhinaya or mime aspect of dance.
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