

It is related to the very earliest concept of Guru-Shishya Parampara. Kathak encompasses various gharanas, which means house of dancing, it implies house of the teacher.


Amad – It means the dramatic and impressive entrance of a dancer.Kathak dance follows the following sequence: Kathak evolved during the bhakti movement especially by incorporating childhood stories of Lord Krishna. These Kathakars wandered around and communicated these stories through music, dance, and songs which is quite familiar to early Greek theatre. Kathak originates within Hindu temples as storytelling means for portraying the glorious tales from Hindu scriptures like Mahabharata and Ramayana however these stories didn’t stay within the temple for too long. The term Kathak is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha which means story, the person who narrates the story is called Kathakar, Kathak dancers narrate various stories through their hand and body movements, facial expressions and extensive foot works. Out of eight Indian classical dance forms, Kathak is the only dance form to come from North India. Kathak is one of the famous Indian classical dance forms which initially started as a folk dance, it is the combination of three performing arts that is music, dance, and drama. Different dance forms originated in different parts of India which developed according to the local traditions. There are numerous styles of dances in India that are classified as classical or folk. #MissionPaani, a HarpicIndia and CNNNews18 initiative.“Indian classical music and dance are not just for entertainment they are designed to elevate your consciousness”. Watch water warrior Manoj Gulati speak at the Mission Paani Sanitation Forum, discussing ways India can financially sustain its water and sanitation demands. Join us live on 19th November #MissionPaani, a HarpicIndia and CNNNews18 initiative. Watch lyricist Kausar Munir at the Mission Paani Sanitation Forum as she shares her experience and inspiration the led to the creation of the Mission Paani Preamble. #MissionPaani, a HarpicIndia and CNNNews18 initiative. Watch Reckitt’s Global Category Director, Timo Oluschinsky, share his vision for clean water and sustainable sanitation in India at the Mission Paani Sanitation Forum. Payal Kothari, the author of The Gut, will address the importance of clean water for physical and mental well being at the Mission Paani Sanitation Forum. Usha Chaumar and Kausar Munir hold the #MissionPaaniPreamble. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi poses along with her supporters at the Mission Paani Sanitation Forum.

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