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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag...
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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag Bihu festival, which celebrates the Assamese New Year. 

 

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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag...
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Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag Bihu festival, which celebrates the Assamese New Year. read less
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