R Muthukannammal, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022, is a ______________ dancer.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sadir.
R. Muthukannammal, honored with the Padma Shri in 2022, is a distinguished Sadir dancer — an ancient classical form native to Tamil Nadu. Born in Viralimalai in 1937, she represents the seventh generation of hereditary temple dancers and is recognized as the last surviving Devadasi from the Viralimalai Murugan Temple. Rejecting the more modern label of Bharatanatyam, she continues to identify and perform Sadir, preserving its original style through teaching and performances .