Q: With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
a) Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
b) It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
c) It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
The correct answer is 1 and 2 only
Sattriya Dance
⦁ It was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
⦁ The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on.
⦁ This neo-Vaishnava treasure of Assamese dance and drama has been, for centuries, nurtured and preserved with great commitment by the Sattras. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
⦁ It was introduced in the 15th century A.D.
⦁ It was given the status of classical dance in the year 2000 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
⦁ The themes performed are mostly on Radha Krishna and other myths.
⦁ It consists of dhemali, drum playing, known as gayan bayan, where several men play drums, in various talas (rhythms) and also use hand gestures.
⦁ Popular Artists are Guru Jatin Goswami and Sharodi Saikia among others.
⦁ It is based on devotional songs composed by Sankardeva. Hence, Statement 3 is not correct.
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