Artists perform Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance during a cultural event in Bhopal, capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
BHOPAL, India, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Bharatnatyam dance is one of eight Indian classical dance forms that convey South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, which have become popular nationwide.
In Bhopal, the capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, artists perform the Bharatnatyam dance on the stage during a cultural event. The costume of the female Bharatanatyam dancers resembles a Tamil Hindu bridal dress, typically consisting of a sari in bright colors with golden or silver zari embroidery on the borders. Dancers also wear elaborate jewelry on their ears, nose, neck, and wrists, ornate and dignified.
Artists perform Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance during a cultural event in Bhopal, capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
Artists perform Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance during a cultural event in Bhopal, capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
Artists perform Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance during a cultural event in Bhopal, capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
Artists perform Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance during a cultural event in Bhopal, the capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
Artists perform Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance during a cultural event in Bhopal, the capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)■
