With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
- Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
- It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
- It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Sattriya is a combination of music, dance, and drama, incorporating storytelling through movement, expressions, and devotional songs.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam, originated in the 15th century by Srimanta Sankardev as part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Sattriya is based on compositions by Sankardev and Assamese saints, not Tulsidas, Kabir, or Mirabai, who belonged to different regional Bhakti traditions; it uses distinct Assamese Ragas and Talas.
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