Have you heard of the dance form 'Bharatnatyam' Did you know that this dance form has a deep Class 8

Have you heard of the dance form 'Bharatnatyam' Did you know that this dance form has a deep Class 8

Have you heard of the dance form 'Bharatnatyam'? Did you know that this dance form has a deep connection with the Marathas? Can you find out what this connection was? Class 8

Answer:

Yes, I have heard of the dance from Bharatnagyam. It is one of the oldest and most famous classical dance forms of India, known for its graceful movements, expressions and storytelling through dance. The connection between this dance and the Marathas is through the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.

Shivaji's half-brother Ekoji established Maratha rule in Thanjavur in the late 1600s. The Maratha kings of Thanjavur, especially Serfoji-II, were great patrons of art and culture. They supported and helped develop Bharatnatyam during their rule.

Serfoji-II encouraged dance. music and drama. Under his rule, Bharatnatyam was practiced and performed in temples and royal courts. He also helped preserve it by supporting dancers and teachers and recording performances in written and artistic forms. Thanks to the Maratha support. Bharatnatyam survived and grew into the respected art form we know today.