
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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A semi classical dancer Sonal showcases a fusion of Bharatnatyam and Odissi dance form. This performance offers you a wide variety of content ranging from Bharatnatyam to the fusion of Western Music and Classical Dance. Bharatnatyam is the oldest of all the classical dance forms in India. It is believed to be nearly 3000 years old. It originated and is mainly practiced in the present day region of Tamilnadu. Bharatnatyam derives its name from the Bharata's Natya Shastra - the earliest treatise on dance and drama. Bharatnatyam is an amalgam of Bhava [expressions], Raga [music], Tala [rhythm], and Natyam [dance]. It mainly features mythological stories. This dance form makes prominent use of hand and eye movements to covey its message. Bharatnatyam signifies the man's quest for the God and h
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