What is known to be ‘ekaharya’, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
In Indian classical dance, the concept of ‘ekaharya’ refers to a performance where a single dancer portrays multiple roles in a single narrative or presentation. While this is a characteristic feature across various classical dance forms, it is especially prominent in Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Kuchipudi.
In Bharatanatyam, the concept of ekaharya is integral to its storytelling aspect, particularly in the varnam or padam, where mythological stories or epics like the Ramayana or Mahabharata are narrated.