Benares Kathak
GharanaBenares/Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Hindustani Kathak
Founder
Janakiprasad
Characteristics
- ●Rooted in temple traditions with devotional origins
- ●Strong emphasis on bhakti and spiritual expression
- ●Emotional depth over pure technique
- ●Abhinaya (expressional acting) central to performance
- ●Draws from Raslila and temple storytelling
Notable Artists
Other Notable Artists
Sitara Devi·Gopi Krishna