3. KUCHIPUDI
• Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in Andhra
Pradesh, it derives its name from a village named Kuchelapuram
located at a distance of 65 Km from Vijayawada. Kuchipudi is a
dance-drama of Nritta (pure dance), Nritya (expressional dance)
and Natya (drama). When was Kuchipudi invented? Kuchipudi
can be traced back to 1st Century B.C.
4. WHEN WAS KUCHIPUDI INVENTED?
• Kuchipudi can be traced back to 1st Century B.C.
As per some popular stories, it was invented in
1502 A.D. Initially it was practised by men only,
later on, women were allowed to participate.
5. WHO IS THE GOD OF KUCHIPUDI?
• Kuchipudi was developed as a form of worship
to Hindu God, Krishna.
6. KUCIPUDI
• Kuchipudi is named after the village in Krishna district of
Andhra Pradesh named Kuchipudi – shortened form of
the full name Kuchelapuram or Kuchilapuri – where it
developed. The name of village, states Ragini Devi, is
itself derived from Sanskrit Kusilava-puram, which means
"the village of actors".
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