Satthrīyā The Satthrīyā dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaiṣhṇava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahāpuruṣha Śhaṅkaradheva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaiṣhṇava faith. The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on. Form of Assamese [...]

Oḍissi The classical dance practiced in Orissā is called Oḍissi.  It is the oldest surviving dance form in India on the basis of archaeological evidence.  History: Oḍissi is claimed to be the earliest Indian dance on the basis of archaeological evidence. The earliest evidence is a stone edict from 2nd [...]

Mohiniāṭṭam Mohiniāṭṭam is a dance form from Kerala in south-western India. The term Mohiniāṭṭam literally means ‘Dance of the Enchantress’. Mohiniāṭṭam was performed in the temple precincts of Keraḷa. It developed from the Dhévadhāsi dance system just like Bharathanātyam, Kūchipūḍi and Oḍissi. The word ‘Mohini’ refers to a maiden who [...]

1) Sambandhar also known as Thirugnana Sambandhar was born to Bhagavathiyar and Sivapada Hridayar in Sirkazhi. He was a child prodigy of the “Thevara Moovar”, belongs to the 7th century A.D. He was better known as “TAALA VENDHAN” (the unparalleled King of Rhythm). When he was around three years old, his parents [...]