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Who was Bhagye Chandra?
An 18th-century Meltel monarch illustrating the eternal love of Radha and Krishna.
What are the three types of Rasak?
Tal Rasak (followed by a clap), Danda Rasak (drums pounded with two sticks), Mandal Rasak (Lord Krishna surrounded by Gopis).
What does Pung Cholom mean?
It means ‘roar of the drums’ and is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and classical Manipuri dance.
Who can perform Pung Cholom?
It can be performed by men or women and is usually a prelude to the Ras Lila.
What is Dhol Cholom?
Dhol Cholom (Drum Dance) is performed during the spring season known as Yaosang, the Spring festival of Holi.
What is Kartal Cholam?
A Tandava dance of cymbals performed by male dancers imitating natural movements of various birds.
What is Thang Ta Dance?
A traditional martial art of Manipur combining rhythm and vigor, derived from ‘sword’ and ‘spear’.
What are the main components of Thang Ta?
Sarit Sarak (unarmed fighting) and Thang-Ta (armed combat).
What are some variations of Thang Ta?
Thang-Chungoi Yannaba, Ta-Kousaba, Thang-Ta-Chaieraba, and others.
Who are some famous dancers of Manipuri dance?
Hanjaba Guru Bipin Singha, Jhaveri Sisters, Nirmala Mehta, Savita Mehta.
What is Odissi?
A classical Indian dance originating from the Hindu temples of Odisha, tracing back to Natya Shastra.
What styles exist in traditional Odissi?
Maharas (women’s sacred dance) and Gotipuas (boys dressed as girls with athletic movements).
What are the performance components of Odissi?
Invocation, nritta (pure dance), nritya (expressive dance), natya (dance drama), and moksha (dance climax).
What are Nritya and Abhinaya in Odissi?
Nritya involves delicate physical movements, while Abhinaya involves facial expressions to convey stories.
What music accompanies Odissi?
Hindustani classical music and traditional Odia music, featuring instruments like pakhawaj and flute.
What are the three primary dance positions in Odissi?
Samabhanga, Abhyanga, and Tribhanga.
What is the Chowk position in Odissi?
A masculine stance imitating a square, with balanced body weight.
What is the Tribhanga position in Odissi?
A feminine stance with the body deflected at the neck, torso, and knees.
What is the Mangalacharan in Odissi?
Marks the entrance of the dancer on stage, often offering a flower to the earth.
What are the two commonly used sarees in Odissi?
Sambalpuri saree and Bomkai saree, adorned with elaborate silver jewelry.
Who are some famous Odissi dancers?
Sonal Mansingh, Jhelum Paranjape, Mayadhar Rao, Gangadhar Pradhan.
What is Sattriya dance?
The classical dance of Assam, originating in Sattra as part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement.
What are the styles of Sattriya dance?
Paurashik Bhangi (male style) and Stri Bhangi (female style).
Who performs Sattriya dance?
Performed by Bhokots (male monks) in monasteries and by men and women on stage.
