Characteristics of Sattriya Dancing - Art & Culture
Q. Consider the following statements about Sattriya Dancing
1. Sattriya has remained a living tradition since its creation
2. This dance style was performed in a highly ritualistic manner by male dancers alone.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Once the domain of celibate male monks, it is now performed by male as well as female dancers. Sattriya, is one among the eight principal classical Indian dance traditions. In the year 2000, the Sattriya dances of Assam received recognition as one of the eight classical dance forms of India. Whereas some of the other traditions have been revived in the recent past, Sattriya has remained a living tradition since its creation by the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, the great saint Srimanta Sankardev, in 15th century Assam.
