Consider the following about Bharatnatyam 1 It starts with Alarippu and ends with Mangala...........

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Consider the following about Bharatnatyam:

1. It starts with Alarippu and ends with Mangalam

2. Both carnatic & Hindustani Music have involvement in this dance form

3 Nataraja-the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is the main theme depicted in Bharatnatyam

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

1. The repertoire of Bharatnatyam is extensive, however, a performance follows a regular pattern. The first dance item is the alarippu, literally meaning - to adorn with flowers. The performance ends with a mangalam invoking the blessings of the Gods. Source CCRT

2. The jatiswaram is a short pure dance piece (in Bharatnatyam) performed to the accompaniment of musical notes of any raga of Carnatic music. Tillana in Bharatnatyam has its origin in the tarana of Hindustani music. Source CCRT

3. Bharatanatyam dance is performed to express Hindu religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism, but also of Vaishnavism and Shaktism.