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Kathak, an Indian classical dance form, originated from the wandering storytellers (Kathakars) of North India during the Bhakti movement, evolving into a distinct art form through the incorporation of music, dance, and storytelling, particularly focusing on the stories of Krishna.
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Kathak originated in ancient temples of North India as a form of storytelling (katha) through dance, later evolving in Mughal courts with influences from Persian and Central Asian dance styles, and finally becoming a classical dance form.
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Kathak, an Indian classical dance form, originated from the wandering storytellers (Kathakars) of North India during the Bhakti movement.
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Kathak's origins are rooted in North Indian folk traditions, specifically from wandering bards known as Kathakars who narrated stories through music, dance, and song.
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Kathak's origins are rooted in North Indian folk traditions, specifically from wandering bards known as Kathakars who narrated stories through music, dance, and song.
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Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Its origin is attributed to the traveling bards in ancient northern India known as Kathakar ("storyteller"), who communicated stories from the Hindu epics through dance, songs, and music.
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