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#Bharathanatyam(pr. Bharat-naat-yum) is a form of #IndianClassicalDance that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Known for its grace, purity, tenderness, expression and sculpturesque poses, Lord Shiva is considered the God of this dance form. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by male and female dancers all over the world. #Culture #Traditional #Dance
A Bharatnatyam dancer posing with the anklet much know as CHELENGA or GHUNGRU, this is worn while dancing and tied to legs.
Kathak Dance
One of the eight main categories of Indian classical dance is Kathak. It is an Uttar Pradesh classical dancing style, which is carried out by both men and women. The Sanskrit words Katha, which means "story," and Kathakar, which means "the one who tells a story," are the sources of the word Kathak. Detailed footwork accented by bells hung around the ankles and stylized gestures derived from everyday body language are among the movements. Kathak dancers use a variety of hand and foot motions, fle