The Making of Regional Culture - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: Write a short note on classical dances of India.
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The Sangeet Natak Academy, accords "classical" status to eight dance forms of India.These forms include Bharatanatyam( Tamil Nadu), Odissi( Orissa), Manipuri (Manipur), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Mohiniaattam, Kathak(Lucknow) and Yakshagana. These dance forms have their own set of rules.
Most of these dance forms draw their origin to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni of ancient times (400 B.C.E).
Q2: Give a short note on temple construction activity in Bengal?
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Temple building started in the 19th century with the influence of Bhakti saints led by Chaitanya.Temples were constructed by individuals or groups to represent their might of power. Through proclaiming deity they gained wide acceptance of people. Brick and terra cota temples were built in Bengal during this period. Some of the important temples built during this period are Vishupur(17th century) and Kantaji's temple of Dinajpur(18th century) now in Bangladesh built by low social groups like bell metal workers(kansari) and oil pressers(kolu).Some of these temples are double or four roofed.
