Question Q.11IllustrateGS1GS1
India has a rich tradition of diverse dance forms, encompassing both Classical and folk styled. Illustrate how they reflect the country's rich spiritual[and social life].
Introduction
Earliest examples of Indian dance forms can be found in dancing girls of Mohenjodaros, Shiva's Tandav and Natyashastra of Bharata muni. Several such dance has taken various forms from traditional to folk styles.
33 words
Main Body
Reflection of spiritual life in dances:
1Sattriya dance (Assam) - associated with Bhakti tradition of Sankardwa
2Shiva's Tandav +
3Bharatanatyam - traditional performed in temples of south India.
Reflection of socio-cultural life
1Malhi folk dance (MP) - performed during weddings.
2Panihari - by women when fetching water - as a form of social bonding.
3Kathak - reflect as a covert dance.
4Kalveilia (Rajasthan) - dance between snake & the catcher.
5Bhili Behis - marks the harvest season.
6Dandiya & garvan - associated with Navaratri festival of Gujarat
96 words1 paragraphs
Conclusion
Thus, India's diversity is reflected in the different dance forms prevalent in different parts of the country from classical to folk reflecting various aspects about religious, social & cultural life.
30 words
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 223
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Art Forms
Dance
Classical and folk dances
Writing Stats
159
Total words
1
Paragraphs