Sattriya
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Sattriya (Assamese: সত্ৰীয়া), or Sattriya Nritya, is a major Indian classical dance.[2][3] It was initially created as part of Bhaona which are performances of Ankiya Nat, one-act plays, originally created by Sankardev, a 15th-16th century polymath from Assam.[4][5] These dances are part of the living traditions today of Sattra, which are communities of live-in devotees belonging to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Hindu sect established by Sankardev.[2][6][7]
Native name | সত্ৰীয়া |
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Genre | Indian classical dance |
Origin | Assam |
The themes played are related to Krishna, as well as other avatars of Vishnu such as Rama,[8] and stories from the epics Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
On November 15 of the year 2000, the Sangeet Natak Akademi of India recognised Sattriya as one of the eight classical dances of India. Modern Sattriya explores many themes and plays, and its performances are staged worldwide.[9]