Sattriya Dance – Story of its origin, distinctive features, and costumes Mahapurusha Sankaradeva, an influential Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, invented the Sattriya Dance form as a powerful tool for spreading the Vaishnava faith. Here’s all you need to know about the Sattriya Dance of Assam. Sattriya Dance Sattriya is a form of Indian classical dance which originated in the Indian state of Assam, a classification that traces its roots to ancient drama and music texts of India, particularly the Natya Shastra. SATTRIYA DANCE COSTUME The costume of Sattriya dance is primarily of two types: the male costume comprising the dhoti and chadar and the paguri ( turban) and the female costume comprising the ghuri, chadar and kanchi (waist cloth). Pat Silk saree (also spelled paat) is the most popular kind of saree used in this dance , which represents the locality through its various colorful motifs and designs. Traditional Assamese jewellery is used in Sattriya dance . The jewelleries are made in a unique ...
