1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance, and drama.
2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance, and drama.
2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
All the above-mentioned statements are true.
The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for the propagation of the Vaishnava faith. Sattriya dance tradition is governed by strictly laid down principles in respect of hasta-mudras, footwork, acharyas, music, etc. The music of Sattriya dance comprises classical ragas (melodies), talas (rhythms), and traditional songs. Tulsidas, Mira, and Kabir were Vaishnavites.
All the above-mentioned statements are true.
The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for the propagation of the Vaishnava faith. Sattriya dance tradition is governed by strictly laid down principles in respect of hasta-mudras, footwork, acharyas, music, etc. The music of Sattriya dance comprises classical ragas (melodies), talas (rhythms), and traditional songs. Tulsidas, Mira, and Kabir were Vaishnavites.
