In which of the following classical dances of India are there twenty-four hand gestures?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Kathakali
- Kathakali is based on the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. There are 24 main mudras and many minor mudras in Kathakali.
- Kathakali originated in the state of Travancore (present-day Kerala) in the 17th century.
- Initially this art was performed in temple premises and later it gained popularity in royal courts.
- Kathakali is based on Natya Shastra, the ancient text on dance written by sage Bharata.
- Famous poets Vallaththol Narayana Menon and Manakkulam Mukunda Raja took the initiative to establish Kerala Kalamandalam, a center of excellence for classical art forms, for the revival of Kathakali.