GS PrelimsHistory (Culture)Dance forms2014

With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is correct. Sattriya dance, which originated in the Sattras (monasteries) of Assam, is indeed a composite art form, incorporating elements of music, dance, and drama (abhinaya). It often depicts mythological stories, particularly those related to Krishna. 2. Statement 2 is correct. Sattriya has its roots in the Bhakti movement of the 15th century, primarily attributed to the great saint Srimanta Sankardev. It has been nurtured and preserved as a centuries-old living tradition within the Sattras associated with the Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. While Sattriya is based on classical Ragas and Talas, its repertoire primarily utilizes Borgeets (devotional songs) and other compositions by Srimanta Sankardev and his principal disciple Madhavdev. It does not typically draw its core musical and thematic content from songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir, or Mirabai, who belong to different regions and traditions of the Bhakti movement. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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