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Shastriya Nritya — शास्त्रीय नृत्य
Classical Dance of India
Eight divine dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, rooted in Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra — the world's oldest treatise on performing arts
The Eight Classical Dance Forms
Recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi of India
Sangeet Natak Akademi recognises 8 classical dance forms of India — each rooted in the Natya Shastra and carrying centuries of devotional, spiritual, and artistic tradition.
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Natya Shastra
36 Chapters, 6000 Verses
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8 Classical Forms
Sangeet Natak Akademi
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28+ Mudras
Asamyuta & Samyuta
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9 Rasas
Nava Rasa Theory