Explore the rich dance forms of kathak in Indian classical music.
Benares/Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Rooted in temple traditions with devotional origins
Founded by Janakiprasad
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Powerful, vigorous style emphasizing technical virtuosity
Founded by Bhanuji
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Graceful, lyrical style emphasizing subtlety and refined aesthetics
Founded by Ishwari Prasad
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Scholarly synthesis of Lucknow, Jaipur, and Benares styles
Founded by Raja Chakradhar Singh