Where did Sattriya dance originated? [#720]

Sattriya dance originated in the 15th century in a monastery in Sattra, Assam. It was a key part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev, who believed in the importance of devoutly chanting the name of God.

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Sattriya dance originated in the 15th century in a monastery in Sattra, Assam. It was a key part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev, who believed in the importance of devoutly chanting the name of God.

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Satish Dhawan Space Centre - SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range - SHAR), is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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Satish Dhawan Space Centre - SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range - SHAR), is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.

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Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.

The major crop cultivated in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam is rice (paddy).

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The major crop cultivated in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam is rice (paddy).

Ashoka, an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, invaded Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War was fought in the 8th year of Ashoka's reign. The Kalinga War was a brutal battle that killed 100,000 people and took 150,000 captives. Ashoka was moved by the suffering of the defeated people and renounced armed conquests. He adopted Buddhism during this time.

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Ashoka, an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, invaded Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War was fought in the 8th year of Ashoka's reign. The Kalinga War was a brutal battle that killed 100,000 people and took 150,000 captives. Ashoka was moved by the suffering of the defeated people and renounced armed conquests. He adopted Buddhism during this time.

Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.

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Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.

Nameri National Park is situated in the northern part of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.

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Nameri National Park is situated in the northern part of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.

The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.

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The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.

1920 The Non-cooperation movement was a political campaign launched on 4 September 1920, by Mahatma Gandhi to have Indians revoke their cooperation from the British government, with the aim of persuading them to grant self-governance.

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1920 The Non-cooperation movement was a political campaign launched on 4 September 1920, by Mahatma Gandhi to have Indians revoke their cooperation from the British government, with the aim of persuading them to grant self-governance.

Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

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Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.