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Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from India. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers. Its form today contains traces of temple and ritual dances, and the influence of the bhakti movement. From the 16th century onwards it absorbed certain features of Persian dance and central Asian dance which were imported by the royal courts of the Mughal era.

The name Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word katha meaning story, and katthaka in Sanskrit means he who tells a story, or to do with stories.

@Josephinerekha2.

Kathak and Kathakali are not same. Both are different dance styles.

Kathak is Evolved from storytelling traditions (katha). It Emphasizes rhythmic footwork, spins (chakkras), and expressive facial gestures.

Often performed in both Hindu and Mughal styles. It has 3 different Gharanas.

Where as Kathakali is a dramatic dance with elaborate costumes and makeup. It Combines dance, music, and acting to depict stories from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dance. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers. Its form today contains traces of temple and ritual dances, and the influence of the bhakti movement.

@Sunil

Kathak - A Classical North Indian dance style is called Kathak.

Kathakali - Classical Dance Drama of Kerala (South India).

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Kathakali is the Kerala's famous dance, then how it belongs to North India?

How come kathak is a dance form of north it has to be a dance from south?

@Ashu.

Kathak is dance form of uttar pradesh and Kathakali is of kerala.

Kathak the Dance form mainly originated in Uttar Pradesh, North India.

Kathak is one of the Eight dance forms originated from Uttar Pradesh

Both are the same so how to differences kathak and kathakali.