- Sattriya is a major classical dance form of India from Assam. - It combines dance (Nritta), expressional dance (Nritya), and dramatic elements (Natya). - It developed within the Vaishnavite monasteries (Sattras) founded by Srimanta Sankardeva. - The musical compositions (Borgeet) and plays (Ankia Naats) form the basis of its repertoire.
With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 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?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2014 · Topic: Human Development (Concept and Dimensions of Human Development)
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