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  2. Dance forms of Andhra Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    A very old form of dance in the state of Andhra Pradesh that has a lot of religious significance attached to it; is Veeranatyam. This fascinating kind of dance form is also known as Veerangam and Veerabhadra Nrityam. The term ‘Veera’ literally means brave. Thus as the name of the dance form suggests it is the dance of the brave.

  3. Kuchipudi - Wikipedia

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    It originates from a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. [3] Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. [4] [5] [6] It developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs, like all major classical dances of India. [7]

  4. Veeranatyam - Wikipedia

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    Veeranatyam or Dance of the brave (veera means brave; natyam means dance) is an ancient form of dance from the state of Andhra Pradesh, with associated religious significance. Veeranatyam started as a ritual that was performed in Shiva temples in honour of Shiva. [1]

  5. Culture of Andhra Pradesh - Wikipedia

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    Kuchipudi, a traditional dance of Andhra Pradesh. Jayapa Senani (Jayapa Nayudu) was the first known author to write about the dance forms prevalent in Andhra Pradesh. [4] Both Desi and Margi forms of dance have been included in his Sanskrit treatise Nritya Ratnavali, which contains eight chapters. Folk dance forms like Perani, Prenkhana, Suddha ...

  6. Kuchipudi, Krishna district - Wikipedia

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    Kuchipudi is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as Kuchelapuram or Kuchilapuri. [2] It is the origin of the eponymous dance form Kuchipudi, one of the eight major Indian classical dances. It is one of the villages in the Movva mandal to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. [3]

  7. List of Indian state symbols - Wikipedia

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    State Dance Form: కూచిపూడి నృత్యం Kuchipudi [citation needed] Kuchipudi is one of the eight major Indian classical dances. [19] It originates from a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. [20] Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya ...

  8. Dhimsa - Wikipedia

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    Dhimsa originated in Koraput district in the Odisha State, but has almost become an official dance of Visakhapatnam. Dhimsa means "sound of the foot steps". Dhimsa is in the groove with the culture of this region, especially with places near Araku Valley and Borra Caves. Earlier unmarried youth used to dance.

  9. Tholu bommalata - Wikipedia

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    Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India with roots dating back to 3rd century BCE. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Its performers are part of a group of wandering entertainers and peddlers who pass through villages during the course of a year and offer to sing ballads, tell fortunes, sell amulets ...