Revered Sattriya Dance of Assam

26 Jan,2024

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Sattriya dance has its roots in the Bhakti movement initiated by the saint and cultural icon, Srimanta Sankardeva, and his disciple Madhavdeva in the 15th century.

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Sattriya was officially recognized as one of the classical dance forms of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000.

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Sattriya dance is known for its devotional themes, with most performances depicting episodes from the life of Lord Krishna.

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The dance form includes both nritya (pure dance) and natya (dramatic representation) elements, and it incorporates a rich repertoire of mudras (hand gestures) and expressions.

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The traditional costume for Sattriya includes a dhoti, chadar (wrap), and a turban for male performers, while female performers wear a sari with a chadar.

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The dancers adorn themselves with traditional Assamese jewelry, and their attire is usually simple yet elegant.

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The music accompanying Sattriya dance is usually performed using traditional Assamese musical instruments like khol (a type of drum), taal (cymbals), flute, and violin.

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Sattriya dance incorporates a variety of postures and movements, with the use of intricate footwork, graceful hand gestures, and facial expressions to convey different emotions and stories.

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