GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Binda Din Maharaj is a maestro of which of the following classical dance forms?
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Mohiniattam
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Kathakali
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Manipuri
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Kathak
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Which State is Kathak from? Kathak dance originated from Uttar Pradesh (U.P) in North India. This one is derived from the word Katha meaning story, and during the whole dance, the dancers narrate stories through their eyes and expressions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kathak originated within Hindu temples as a storytelling device for portraying the epic tales from Hindu scriptures, Mahabharata and Ramayana. Poetry was combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipful storytelling. However, the stories didn’t stay within the temple walls for long.
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