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    Where can I get all the items needed for bharathanatyam?
    Leela Paul
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    You could buy them at any Indian clothes shop. If you are going to classes, they will provide you the things needed for bharathanatyam.
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    Who was the king of Dubai in 1986?
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    Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi was the king of the Arab Emirates in 1986.
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    Are there any male dancers for this?
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    If you look up BBC's Young Dancer, there are always some men in the Southeast Asia dance final.
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    Isn't the right word for the full-sitting adavu called, MUZHUMANDI (or Muzhumandalam)?
    Adithi S Varma
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    Yes, but different people teach different names, according to their needs. You might hear different names for different aduvus. Bharatnatyam has a diverse origin and style, so you might hear different words. You may have learnt it as Muzhumandi, but some people call it Mandi.
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    Why do we perform namaskar in Bharatanatyam?
    Adithi S Varma
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    You perform namaskar to welcome the audience, thank your guru and god, and indicate that you are about to start your performance. It's a basic courtesy.
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    How can I learn all the steps in Bharatanatyam?
    Adithi S Varma
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    You can learn Bharatanatyam by attending local classes or online courses. You can also watch educational videos on YouTube.
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