B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2005
Which of the following is a classical dance form of the state of Assam?
aGotipua
bRouf
cSattriya✓ Correct
dChhau
Explanation
Assam’s classical dance is Sattriya. This dance form is devotional in nature because its purpose was to propagate Neo-Vaishnavism. It was introduced by the great Vaishnav saint of Assam and reformer, Mahapurush Srimanta Shankaradeva. It is one of India’s eight classical dances.
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