Indian Classical Dance
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2014
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_LIT_2014_08 Ref: Classical Dance of India by Kapila Vatsyayan
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?
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Correct Option: B
Sattriya is a classical dance from Assam that combines music, dance, and drama. It is a living tradition of the Vaishnavite monasteries (Sattras).