"Bharatanatyam" is one of India's 8 exquisite classical dance forms. It originated in southern India in the state of Tamilnadu. It started as a temple dance tradition called Dasiyattam (the dance of the maid-servants) 2000 years ago.Bharata Natyam has two aspects, lasya, the graceful feminine lines and movements, and tandava (the dance of Shiva), masculine aspect. It consists of elaborate gestures (Mridu Angaharas, movements of limbs), sentiments (Rasas), emotional states (Bhavas). Actions…
