Brihaddeshi is a classical Sanskrit text (dated 6th to 8th century A.D) on Indian classical music that speaks directly of the raga and distinguishes the classical (marga) and the folk (desi). It provides the basis for the emergence of the Mela system of classifying the Ragas. The term 'raga' first occurs in a technical context in the Brihaddeshi, where it is described as "a combination of tones which, with beautiful illuminating graces, pleases the people in general".

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Brihaddeshi is a classical Sanskrit text (dated 6th to 8th century A.D) on Indian classical music that speaks directly of the raga and distinguishes the classical (marga) and the folk (desi). It provides the basis for the emergence of the Mela system of classifying the Ragas. The term 'raga' first occurs in a technical context in the Brihaddeshi, where it is described as "a combination of tones which, with beautiful illuminating graces, pleases the people in general".

Kathakali originated in the present day state of Kerala during the 17th century. It is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive makeup of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.

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Kathakali originated in the present day state of Kerala during the 17th century. It is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive makeup of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.

Sitara Devi was an eminent Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing. Rabindranath Tagore described her as Nritya Samragini (empress of dance) after watching her performance when she was just 16 years old. She is still described as the Kathak queen.

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Sitara Devi was an eminent Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing. Rabindranath Tagore described her as Nritya Samragini (empress of dance) after watching her performance when she was just 16 years old. She is still described as the Kathak queen.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body of the performing arts in the country to preserve and promote the vast cultural heritage of India expressed in music, dance and drama. It was set up by the Indian education ministry on 31 May 1952 and became functional the following year. It is located in New Delhi.

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The Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body of the performing arts in the country to preserve and promote the vast cultural heritage of India expressed in music, dance and drama. It was set up by the Indian education ministry on 31 May 1952 and became functional the following year. It is located in New Delhi.

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian classical flutist. He plays in the North Indian tradition. He has been honoured with several awards of which the most prominent ones are the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of India, and the distinction of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) of France.

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Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian classical flutist. He plays in the North Indian tradition. He has been honoured with several awards of which the most prominent ones are the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of India, and the distinction of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) of France.