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Banaras gharana is the less known gharana of Kathak. It is also known as "Janki Prasad " Gharana. Janki Prasad ji was brother of famous tabla maestro Pt. Ram Sahaye ji. Dancers of this gharana was also from Rajasthan. According to the knowledgeable people of kathak, in Rajasthan kathak was known for Shyamal Das gharana which was later divided into two as Jaipur gharana and Banaras gharana.
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Banaras Gharana, a prominent school of Indian classical dance, has its roots in the ancient city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras. This dance form evolved in the 19th century under the patronage of the royal family of Kashi and combines elements of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Manipuri styles.
read lessBanaras gharana is the less known gharana of Kathak. It is also known as "Janki Prasad " Gharana. Janki Prasad ji was brother of famous tabla maestro Pt. Ram Sahaye ji. Dancers of this gharana was also from Rajasthan.
According to the knowledgeable people of kathak, in Rajasthan kathak was known for Shyamal Das gharana which was later divided into two as Jaipur gharana and Banaras gharana.
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