Sattriya. Classical Dance of Assam.
Mumbai. Marg. 2013. Stock ID #171260 "In the year 2000, the Sattriya dances of Assam received recognition as the eighth classical dance form of India. This living tradition from the monasteries known as sattras has been practised for over 500 years by celibate monks in the form of mythological dance-dramas written and directed by the Vaishnava saint and social reformer Sankaradeva and his principal disciple Madhavadeva in the 16th century... Dance historian Sunil Kothari has visited sattras over several years, watching performances and documenting this dance form..." Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 171260.
Profuse photographic illustrations, 148pp, bilbiography, index, 31.1 x 25cm. Lower corner of cover and dustjacket bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Price: $75.00 AU