The Best Fluffy Pancakes recipe you will fall in love with. Full of tips and tricks to help you make the best pancakes.
From Bharatanatyam in Tamil Nadu to Sattriya in Assam, India has eight classical dance forms. Can you match each dance to its home and its traditions? Answer 10 questions and learn something new each time.
1. Bharatanatyam originated in which state?
Show answer
Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam developed in the temples of Tamil Nadu.
2. Kathakali, known for its elaborate make-up, comes from which state?
Show answer
Kerala. Kathakali is a dance-drama from Kerala with striking costumes and painted faces.
3. Kuchipudi takes its name from a village in which state?
Show answer
Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is named after a village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
4. Which classical dance is closely linked with the temples of Puri?
Show answer
Odissi. Odissi comes from Odisha, and it has strong ties to the Jagannath temple tradition in Puri.
5. The name Kathak comes from a word meaning what?
Show answer
Story. Kathak comes from katha, meaning story, and its artists were traditionally storytellers.
6. Sattriya, from Assam, was introduced by which saint?
Show answer
Srimanta Sankardev. Srimanta Sankardev introduced Sattriya in the monasteries of Assam in the 15th and 16th centuries.
7. Mohiniyattam means the dance of whom?
Show answer
The enchantress. Mohini is the enchantress, and the dance is known for its gentle, swaying movements.
8. What are the symbolic hand gestures in Indian classical dance called?
Show answer
Mudras. Dancers use mudras to show characters, objects and emotions.
9. What are the small ankle bells worn by many classical dancers called?
Show answer
Ghungroo. Ghungroo add sound to the dancer's footwork.
10. How many dance forms does India's Sangeet Natak Akademi commonly recognise as classical?
Show answer
Eight. The eight are Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya.
