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Indira PP Bora is a Padma Shri Awardee 2020 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance?
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Indira PP Bora is a Padma Shri Awardee 2020 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance?

A.

Sattriya

B.

Kathak

C.

Kuchipudi

D.

Bharatanatyam

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Sattriya.
· Indira P.P. Bora is a renowned exponent of Sattriya, a classical dance form from Assam.
· She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020 for her significant contribution to this dance form.
· Sattriya was traditionally performed in monasteries (Sattras) as part of the Vaishnavite culture in Assam, and Indira P.P. Bora has been instrumental in popularizing it on the global stage.
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· Sattriya is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and has its origins in Assam.
· The dance form was introduced by the Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century.
· It is a dance-drama that combines aspects of storytelling, spiritualism, and performance.
· The Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian honors, recognizing significant contributions in various fields.

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