Ancient name of Indian classical dance
CMAT 2025 · General Knowledge · Medium · Art & Culture
Dassiyattam is the old name of which famous Indian dance form?
- A.
Kathakali
- B.
Mohiniyattam
- C.
Bharatanatyam
- D.
Kuchupudi
Answer
C
Explanation
Dassiyattam (or Dasi Attam) is the ancient name of the renowned Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam, performed historically by Devadasis in temples of South India.
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