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AAKRITI SINGLAAIR 122· 2025

Question Q.7GS1GS1

Vaishnav sect of Hinduism emerged from Bhagvatin & Alwae saints of Tamile Nadu who severed the Vishnu as their God.

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Introduction

Vaishnav sect of Hinduism emerged from Bhagvatin & Alwae saints of Tamil Nadu who severed the Vishnu as their God.

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Reasons for classical Dance forms rooted in Vaishnov sect:

Bhakti movement was focused on dance & music as their expression of devotion to Vishnu.
Vernacular language usage inspired directly & greater richess of dices dance & music for spreading new energy

CLASSICAL DANCES ══► VAISHNAV SECT

Mokinattem ──► reincarnation of Vishnu in female form is depicted with backstory of churning of pot of Nectar or Vanishing demon Basmasii
MANIPURI ──► on Raslela stories of Radha & krishna ──► purely religious in vaishnav sect with devotional purpose
SATTRIYA ──► Vaishnov monasteries ──► satties are main origin of satiiya ──► Queen shonkedar added their dance form in Assam state ──► uses Bhakti songs of Mirabai Tulsidas

Hence Vaishnav Movement did T medieval period inspired clamp dances

MANIPURI ──► on Raslela stories of Radha & krishna ──► purely religious in vaishnav sect with devotional purpose

Bhakti Movement inspired it

SATTRIYA ──► Vaishnov monasteries ──► satties are mainly origins of sattiiya ──► Queen shonkedar added their dance form in Assam state ──► uses Bhakti songs of Mirabai Tulsidas

Hence Vaishnav Movement did T medieval period inspired clamp dances

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Diagram

Diagram showing relationship between Classical Dances and Vaishnav sect, with specific dance forms listed

  • Clear connection between Bhakti movement and dance forms
  • Specific examples of dance forms with origins
  • Regional variations mentioned
  • Links classical dances to devotional movement
  • References to saint-poets
  • Specific regional dance forms with origins
  • Connection to saints and bhakti poets
  • Details of patronage patterns

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AAKRITI SINGLA

AIR 1222025

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Topic

Art Forms

Classical Dances

Vaishnav sect and Classical Dance Forms

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