Question

Garba dance, mostly performed by women is derived from Lasya Nritya. Who is historically believed to have popularised Lasya Nritya?

Answer 1

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ANSWER::

Usha the grand daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna is credited to have popularised Lasya Nritya.

Lasya Nitra was performed by Goddess Parvati . Parvati wife of Lord Shiva taught it to Usha who was the daughter of Sage Banasura after that she passed this art to other women.

Extra Information -

1. The term Lasya expresses happiness and is also filled with grace and beauty.

2. Lasya is an element which is::

(a) graceful

(b) delicate

(c) expresses emotions on a gentle level.

3. Parvati Ji danced the Lasya so , as to give response to male energy of cosmic dance of Tandava performed by Lord Shiva.

4.  Lasya is mainly of four types :

1. SHRINKALA

2.LATA

3.PINDI

4.BHEDYAKA

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

Garba is also devoted to Lord Krishna. Originally Garba was known as Lasya Nritya, which was popularised by a female descendent of Lord Krishna.