Identify the ancient dance form:

It is nicknamed Dance of Warriors.

It originated and prospered during Kakatiya dynasty.

Padmasri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna revived it.

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Perini Thandavam or Perini Shivatandavam is an ancient dance form from of the state Telangana. This dance form was originated and prospered in Telangana during the Kakatiya dynasty.
It is also nicknamed as ‘Dance of Warriors’. This dance form comes from the Telangana region of India and, is approximately 800 years old.
It was performed by warriors (before leaving to the battlefield) in front of the idol of Lord Shiva. This dance form was originally meant to act as a stimulus for the warriors before they marched onto the battlefield.
Padmasri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna was the person who revived this art form recently. The Perini siva Thandavam is a dance form usually performed by males.

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Perini Thandavam

Perini Thandavam or Perini Shivatandavam is an ancient dance form from of the state Telangana. This dance form was originated and prospered in Telangana during the Kakatiya dynasty.
It is also nicknamed as ‘Dance of Warriors’. This dance form comes from the Telangana region of India and, is approximately 800 years old.
It was performed by warriors (before leaving to the battlefield) in front of the idol of Lord Shiva. This dance form was originally meant to act as a stimulus for the warriors before they marched onto the battlefield.
Padmasri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna was the person who revived this art form recently. The Perini siva Thandavam is a dance form usually performed by males.

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