Correct Answer - Option 3 : Andhra Pradesh
Kuchipudi is the famous dance of Andhra Pradesh.
Kuchipudi
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Kuchipudi is a classical dance of Andhra Pradesh.
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Origin from the group of dancers going in the villages to perform known as Kusselavas.
- Kuchipudi derives its name from the village Kusselavapuri in Andhra Pradesh.
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Vijayanagar and Golconda rulers patronized the dance form.
- Famous dance Tarangam where the dancer performs with his feet on edge of brass plate and pot of water on the head.
- Stories from Bhagvat Purana on secular themes.
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Lasya(Soft element) and Tandava(Hard element) are important in Kuchipudi dance.
Presently Sangeet Natak Academy recognized 8 classical dances of India.
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Classical Dance
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Place
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Kathakali
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Kerela
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Mohiniyattam
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Kerela
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Bharatanatyam
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Tamil Nadu
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Kuchipudi
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Andhra Pradesh
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Odissi
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Odisha
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Manipuri
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Manipur
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Sattriya
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Assam
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Kathak
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Uttar Pradesh
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