Bharat Natyam
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Bharat Natyam is one of the Indian classical dances that has its roots in the dance that used to be performed by the temple dancers of southern India. It is an ancient classical dance style, originally performed in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. The Indian classical dance system is one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the world, having an unbroken tradition that goes back 2000 years.
The name 'Bharat Natyam' is derived from three basic concepts of Bhava, Raga and Thaala.
The accompanying music is classical Carnatic. The themes are from Indian mythology, the epics and the Puranas.
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