Updated 5 December 2023 at 22:31 IST

Bharatnatyam to kathak: Indian classical dance forms and their places of origin

India has several dance forms, originating in different regions of the country. Here are classical dances and their places of origin.

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Bharatanatyam - A devotional dance started by Devadasis, Tamil Nadu is the place of origin of the emotive dance form Bharatnatyam. Image: Unsplash

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Odissi - A classical dance from the coastal state of Odisha, it is feminine and beautiful. Image: Unsplash

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Kathak - Famous in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, kathak has nice melodies and fast feet movements. Image: Unsplash

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Kathakali - Famous for its beautiful outfits and make-up, Kathakali originated in Kerala and is now famous worldwide. Image: Unsplash

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Kuchipudi - This dance-drama classical form originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is very graceful in its movements. Image: Wikipedia

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Manipuri - The Northeastern state of Manipur has given us this wonderful dance form. It is performed in honour of Lord Krishna. Image: Pexels