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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag...
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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag Bihu festival, which celebrates the Assamese New Year. 

 

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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag...
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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag Bihu festival, which celebrates the Assamese New Year. read less
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Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, focusing on storytelling, intricate footwork, and graceful movements. Bihu is a folk dance from Assam, characterized by energetic, rhythmic movements and a celebratory style.
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Kathak is an Indian classical dance form originated from Uttar Pradesh while Bihu is a folk dance from Assam.Kathak is known for it's intricate footwork,storytelling and rhythamic precision performed Hindustani classical music.Bihu on the other hand is lively,group dance characterized by brisk steps...
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Kathak is an Indian classical dance form originated  from Uttar Pradesh while Bihu is a folk dance from Assam.Kathak is known for it's intricate footwork,storytelling and rhythamic precision performed Hindustani classical music.Bihu on the other hand is lively,group dance  characterized by brisk steps and hand movements performed dung the bihu festivals and often accompanied by regional instruments. Kathak has different Gharanas I.e.Jaipur,Lucknow.Kathak followed the guideline of Nathyashstra text on Indian dance and acting.Bihu has celebration of harvest and agriculture cycle in Assam.Dancers male and female wears colorful traditional attire.

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