Artists carry out Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance throughout a cultural occasion in Bhopal, capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

BHOPAL, India, April 20 (Xinhua) — Bharatnatyam dance is one in all eight Indian classical dance types that convey South Indian spiritual themes and religious concepts, which have change into common nationwide.

In Bhopal, the capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, artists carry out the Bharatnatyam dance on the stage throughout a cultural occasion. The costume of the feminine Bharatanatyam dancers resembles a Tamil Hindu bridal costume, sometimes consisting of a sari in vibrant colours with golden or silver zari embroidery on the borders. Dancers additionally put on elaborate jewellery on their ears, nostril, neck, and wrists, ornate and dignified.

Artists carry out Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance throughout a cultural occasion in Bhopal, capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

Artists carry out Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance throughout a cultural occasion in Bhopal, capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

Artists carry out Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance throughout a cultural occasion in Bhopal, capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

Artists carry out Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance throughout a cultural occasion in Bhopal, the capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

Artists carry out Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance throughout a cultural occasion in Bhopal, the capital of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, April 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)■