Where did Bharatanatyam originate?

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Bharatanatyam, an ancient Indian classical dance form, originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Thanjavur district, and is also known as "Sadir" or "Dasi Attam"
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Bharatanatyam originated in the temples of South India, specifically in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It's one of the oldest Indian classical dance forms, with roots tracing back over 2000 years to ancient texts like the Natya Shastra. Initially performed by Devadasis, it's also known as Dasiattam....
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Bharatanatyam originated inthe temples of South India, specifically in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.It's one of the oldest Indian classical dance forms, with roots tracing back over 2000 years to ancient texts like the Natya Shastra.Initially performed by Devadasis, it's also known as Dasiattam. read less
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Bharatnatyam originated in Temples of South India in Tanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.It is one of oldest Indian classical dance forms with a root tracking back over 2000 years to ancient texts like the Natya Shstra.Initially performed by Devdasis.It is also known as Dasiattam.
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Bharatanātyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Bharatanātyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, India.
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