Art & Culture | Indian Music, Dance & Paintings | UPSC, UPPCS, BPSC | Lakshy Batch 2026 | Class 02

Описание: Art & Culture | Indian Music, Dance & Paintings | UPSC, UPPCS, BPSC | Lakshy Batch 2026 | Class 02

Welcome to Arvindra's Classes! In this session of the Lakshy Batch, we continue our comprehensive coverage of Indian Art & Culture. This video (Class 02) is a complete revision module designed specifically for aspirants of UPSC, UPPCS, BPSC, and other State PSC exams.

In this video, we dive deep into the tangible and intangible heritage of India, covering the evolution of Music, the grace of Indian Dance forms, and the vibrant history of Indian Paintings.

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📝 Topics Covered in This Video:

1. Indian Music (Classical & Folk)


Origins: Roots in Samveda and Bharatmuni's Natyashastra.


Hindustani Classical Music: Understanding Dhrupad, Khayal, Thumri, and major Gharanas (Gwalior, Jaipur, Agra, etc.).

Carnatic Music: The Trinity of Carnatic music (Thyagaraja, Shyamashastri, Muthuswami Dikshitkar) and the Melakarta Raga System.

Regional & Folk Music: Detailed discussion on Rasiya Geet (UP), Pandavani (Chhattisgarh), Baul (Bengal), Maand (Rajasthan), and others.

Musical Instruments: Percussion, Wind, and String instruments used in Indian traditions.

2. Indian Dance Forms

Classical Dances: In-depth analysis of the 8 major classical dances: Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Sattriya, and Mohiniyattam .

Techniques: Understanding Tandava vs. Lasya, and the Navarasas.


Folk Dances: State-wise breakdown of folk dances including Chhau (Martial dance), Kalbelia (Snake charmer dance), Garba, Bhangra, and more.

3. Indian Paintings

Pre-Historic & Murals: Bhimbetka rock shelters, Ajanta & Ellora Cave paintings, and Armamalai cave paintings.


Miniature Paintings: The evolution from Pala and Apabhramsa schools to the Golden Era of Mughal Paintings (Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan).


Regional Schools: Rajasthani Schools (Mewar, Kishangarh - Bani Thani), Pahari Schools (Basohli, Kangra), and South Indian styles (Tanjore, Mysore).

Folk & Modern Art: Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra, Kalamkari, and the works of Raja Ravi Varma and the Bengal School.

🎯 Why Watch This Video?

Complete coverage of Art & Culture syllabus for Prelims & Mains.

Simplifies complex topics like Ragas, Gharanas, and Painting Schools.

Includes high-yield facts for UPSC CSE and State PCS exams.


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