Classical Dances of India
Bharatnatyam Developed in the Tanjore and other regions of South India prominently Tamil Nadu. Kathak North India specially Uttar Pradesh (Pandit Birju Maharaj, the Kathak wizard) Odissi :Odisha (the Odissi has now been included in the syllabus of IIT Bhubaneshwar’s B.Tech syllabus since 2015.) Sanjukta Panigrahi, Sonal Mansingh, Kumkum Mohanty, Anita Babu, Sujata Mohapatra etc. contributed to the upliftment and popularization of Odissi. careerssc Kuchipudi The Kuchipudi was originated from the place named ‘Kuchipudi’ in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh Kathakali ( ‘Katha’= Story or tale, ‘Kali’= Performance and Art.) Kerala Mohiniattam: The word ‘Mohini’ is related to the charming women avatar of Lord Vishnu – to end the evil powers. popular in Kerala. Manipuri: Manipur ( also known as Jogai) Sattriy...


