Why do Bharatanatyam dancers tie dupatta around the waist? Are there any health benefits in doing so?

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Bhawna Mehndiratta

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The purposes that a dupatta serves are:- It looks aesthetically beautiful and ethnic. It makes the young dancer or learner understand the gesture of an Indian outfit.
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