With reference to the famous Sattriya dance consider the following statements 1 Sattriya is a combin...........

Culture of India Dance and Music

With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:

1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.

2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.

3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

All the above-mentioned statements are true.

The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for the propagation of the Vaishnava faith. He propagated the “ek sharan naama dharma” (chanting the name of one God devotedly).
It is a neo-Vaishnava treasure of Assamese music dance and drama. Music of Sattriya dance comprises of classical ragas melodies talas rhythms and traditional songs. Tulsidas Kabir and Mira were Vaishnavite.
Sattriya dance tradition is governed by strictly laid down principles in respect of hasta-mudras, footwork, acharyas, music, etc.

Hence option 4th is correct.