Swarchita Das
Volume-XIV, Issue-IV, JULY 2026
Volume-XIV, Issue-IV, July 2026 | ||
Received: 10.07. 2026 | Accepted: 20.07.2026 | |||
Published Online: 31.07.2026 | Page No: | |||
DOI: 10.64031/pratidhwanitheecho.vol.14.issue.04W. | ||||
The Historical
Genesis and Development of Sattriya Nritya
Swarchita Das, Research Scholar, Dept. of Sankaradeva Studies, Mahapurusha Srimanta
Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Guwahati Unit, Assam, India | |
This research paper deals
with the historical genesis and evolution of Sattriya Nritya. Sattriya Nritya
is an integral devotional dance tradition of Assam, which was one of the
significant contributions made by the eminent Bhakti Saint Srimanta Sankaradeva
during the 15th century as a part of his Neo-Vaishnavism which is
also known as Eka-Sarana-Naama-Dharma. This dance form is performed with the
aim to show Bhakti (devotion) to the Divine. It depicts mythological narratives
through its performance in a delightful and engaging manner. Sattriya Nritya is
performed mesmerizingly accompanied by Borgeet in the background. It can be
classified into two styles such as Paurashik Bhangi which is the Tandava or
Masculine style and Stri Bhangi which is the Lashya or Feminine style. Popular
instruments such as khol (drum), taal (cymbal) and bahi (flute) are played in
the performance of this enchanting dance form. In contemporary times,
instruments such as harmonium and violin began to be played in Sattriya Nritya
performances. This research paper examines the historical background of
Devadasi and Ojhapali traditions of Assam and their influence on Sattriya
Nritya. It also analyzes the historical genesis and development of Sattriya
Nritya. It is qualitative in nature and is based on secondary sources such as
books published by various authors, journal articles and internet resources.
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