KATHAK DANCE OF BANARAS GHARANA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i1.2023.5629Keywords:
Banaras Gharana, Kathak, Genealogy, Tradition, SchoolAbstract [English]
The Banaras Gharana of Kathak is one of the principal stylistic schools of North Indian classical dance, known for its distinctive repertoire, aesthetic, and lineage-based transmission of knowledge. Rooted in the sacred city of Varanasi, the Banaras Gharana has historically played a significant role in preserving and shaping the Kathak tradition. Despite its cultural and historical importance, comprehensive academic studies specifically focused on this gharana—especially its genealogy and present status—remain limited.
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