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Introduction to the Bhamakalpam of Andra Pradesh:
Bhamakalpam is another form of Classical dance in Andra Pradesh. The entire dance revolves around Satyabhama. She had been the beautiful yet jealous wife of Lord Sri Krishna. Bhama was the original name of that lady, and Kalpam means complaint or jealousy. Bhamakalpam dance drama was innovated by Siddhendra Yogi and has a close relation with Kuchipudi Dance Drama.
Lord Krishna and Radha had an intimate relationship. Bhama, his wife, was always suspicious of Krishna, because of his affair with Sri Radha. Therefore she used to argue with her husband and feel the pangs of jealousy while the thought of Radha came to her mind. The Bhamakalpam dance in Andra Pradesh actually displays feminine movements in dance. This is known as Lasya. This is antagonistic to the male Tandava Movement. The latter movement is a part and parcel of the Kathakali Dance, another form of Classical Dance in India.
Place of origin and impact of the Bhamakalpam Dance:
The physical vigor of the Bhamakalpam Dance is almost similar to Kuchipudi Dance.
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