Consider the following statements:
1. Perini Shrivatandavam is a warrior dance revived in modern times.
2. It originated from the court of Chola kings of Tamil Nadu.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 is correct.
Perini Shivatandavam is an ancient "Warrior Dance" from Telangana that was performed by soldiers before leaving for the battlefield to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. While Statement 1 is correct regarding its revival (notably by Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna), Statement 2 is incorrect. It actually originated in the Kakatiya Dynasty of the 13th century, as depicted in the sculptures of the Ramappa Temple.