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Question 1

What are the costumes used in Kuchipudi?

Answer 1

Rakudi (head ornament), Chandra Vanki (arm band), Adda Bhasa and Kasina Sara (necklace).

Question 2

What material are Kuchipudi ornaments made of?

Answer 2

The ornaments are made of light wood called Boorugu.

Question 3

What role does Shingara rasa play in Kuchipudi?

Answer 3

In this dance form, Shingara rasa plays a predominant role.

Question 4

What type of music is used in Kuchipudi?

Answer 4

It uses classical South Indian Carnatic music.

Question 5

What are the musical instruments used in Kuchipudi?

Answer 5

Mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute, and the tambura.

Question 6

What is the solo part of a Kuchipudi performance called?

Answer 6

The solo play or solo part of the performance is called a Shabdam.

Question 7

Name some popular Kuchipudi Shabdams.

Answer 7

Dasavatharam Shabdam, Manduka Shabdam, Krishna Shabdam, Ramayana Shabdam, Mandodari Shabdam.

Question 8

What is Tarangam in Kuchipudi?

Answer 8

Tarangam involves representing feet on the edges of a brass plate and balancing a pot of water on the head or a set of diyas.

Question 9

What is Jala Chitra Nrityam?

Answer 9

Jala Chitra Nrityam involves drawing pictures on the floor with toes during dancing.

Question 10

Who are some famous Kuchipudi dancers?

Answer 10

Guru Smt. Vijaya Prasad, Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam, Kalpalathika, Raja and Radha Reddy, Kaushalya Reddy.

Question 11

What is Mohiniyattam?

Answer 11

Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance originated in the state of Kerala.

Question 12

Who is known as the ‘Mother of Mohiniyattam’?

Answer 12

Kalyanikutty Amma is known as the ‘Mother of Mohiniyattam’.

Question 13

What style is Mohiniyattam based on?

Answer 13

It is lasya-style based on Natya Shastra.

Question 14

What are the seven portions of Mohiniyattam?

Answer 14

Cholkettu, Jatisvaram, Varnam, Padam, Tillana, Shlokam, and Saptam.

Question 15

What are Adavus in Mohiniyattam?

Answer 15

Adavus are steps classified into four: Thaganams, Jaganams, Dhaganams, and Samishrams.

Question 16

What scientific text does Mohiniyattam follow?

Answer 16

It follows the Hastha Lakshanadipika scientific text.

Question 17

What are some mudras used in Mohiniyattam?

Answer 17

Patahka, Katakam, Mushti, Karthari.

Question 18

What type of music accompanies Mohiniyattam?

Answer 18

The music is based on the Carnatic style.

Question 19

What is the language of the lyrics in Mohiniyattam?

Answer 19

The lyrics are in Manipravalam (language based on Sanskrit and Tamil/Malayalam).

Question 20

What is the costume worn by women in Mohiniyattam?

Answer 20

Kasavu saree (white and off white in color along with gold colored brocade designs).

Question 21

What is the earliest reference to Mohiniyattam?

Answer 21

Its earliest reference is available in ‘Vyavaharamala’ (written in 1709) on Indian jurisprudence.

Question 22

Who are some famous Mohiniyattam dancers?

Answer 22

Sunanda Nair, Smitha Rajan, Gopika Varma, Jayaprabha Menon.

Question 23

What is Manipuri dance known for?

Answer 23

Manipuri is known for its Hindu Vaishnavism themes and Radha-Krishna’s love-inspired dance drama Rasleela.

Question 24

What types of music accompany Manipuri dance?

Answer 24

It is accompanied by classical Hindustani music.

Question 25

What are the two categories of Manipuri dance?

Answer 25

Jagoi (Lasya item) and Cholom (classical Tandava dance).

Question 26

What is Raas Leela?

Answer 26

Raas Leela is a dance form that narrates the love story of Radha and Krishna.

Question 27

What is Manipuri Sankirtana?

Answer 27

Manipuri Sankirtana involves ritual singing, drumming, and dancing.

Question 28

What instruments are used in Manipuri dance?

Answer 28

Pena, Khol, Pung, Jhal, Ramkartal, Dahpi, Theile, Selki, Goshem, and Esraj.