Correct option is A
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R Muthukannammal was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her expertise in the dance style of Sadir, the precursor to the classical dance form Bharatanatyam.
Sadir, the precursor to the classical dance form known as Bharatanatyam, was traditionally performed in Tamil Nadu by the devadasis. This dance form is deeply embedded in the Tamil culture and has historical significance.