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Temple dance heritage: Which dance was encouraged and performed from the temple of Thanjavur (Tanjore)? Identify the classical form historically linked to Tanjore courts and temples. Choose the correct dance.

Q: Temple dance heritage: Which dance was encouraged and performed from the temple of Thanjavur (Tanjore)? Identify the classical form historically linked to Tanjore courts and temples. Choose the correct dance.

Concept Bharatanatyam (earlier Sadir) has deep roots in the Tanjore temples and royal courts of Tamil Nadu, codified by the Tanjore Quartet. Final Answer Bharatanatyam

Difficulty: Easy

Bharatanatyam
Kathak
Sattriya
Yakshagana

Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam

Explanation:

Concept
Bharatanatyam (earlier Sadir) has deep roots in the Tanjore temples and royal courts of Tamil Nadu, codified by the Tanjore Quartet.

Final Answer
Bharatanatyam

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