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Veeranatyam, also known as Veerabhadranatyam, began as a
ritual in honor of Lord Shiva and was performed in all Siva or
Veerabhadra temples. Veerabhadra, the destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifices,
is said to be the originator of this dance. It is also said that Shiva’s
first wife Sati Devi was outraged and humiliated and Lord Shiva was
angered at this and the dance that he performed out of the outrage is
called Veeranatyam. Veeranatyam is performed by Viramushtis, Jangams,
Balijas and Devanga communities of the Veerasaiva cult during the
festivals in Veerabhadreswara temples at Koravi and Kotappakonda (in
Andhra).
('Folk dances of Telangana' by Vakulabharanam Lalitha, Nartanam, Oct-Dec 2016)
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