The existence of a form of dance, that shows some resemblance to what we now see as Bharatanatyam, has been shown through literary evidences. Silapadikkaram a sangam period literature work describes in great detail the arangetram of a courtesan called Madhavi. Around 6th century AD during the rule of Kalabhras, a separate idea of belief was rising, as seen in Buddhism and Jainism. Hinduism as a different religion took its shape and Bhakti margam spread this across south India. Bhakti traditions celebrated life in contrast to Jainism and Buddhism and propagated their ideas of love towards the supreme soul through music and dance. Hand in hand movement of performing arts with Hinduism grew in the Bhakti Period. It was the Bhakti period that created the rich lyrical content that gave the backbone for the narrative element in dance.
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The existence of a form of dance, that shows some resemblance to what we now see as Bharatanatyam, has been shown through literary evidences. Silapadikkaram a sangam period literature work describes in great detail the arangetram of a courtesan called Madhavi. Around 6th century AD during the rule of Kalabhras, a separate idea of belief was rising, as seen in Buddhism and Jainism. Hinduism as a different religion took its shape and Bhakti margam spread this across south India.
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