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  1. 7. official language of India
  2. 9. hand movements used to tell a story
  3. 11. godfather of world music
  4. 13. number of seasons in India
  5. 14. known for its graceful movements and strong dramatic characters
  6. 15. pair of drums consisting of dayan and bayan
  7. 16. dancers and musicians play out a mythical story, spiritual message, or devotional poem related to specific Hindu gods and goddesses
  8. 17. consists of a ballad, dance, and drama
  9. 20. classical South Indian dance that dates back to 1000 BC
  10. 21. Indian instrument with 18-21 strings
  11. 22. wise, educated, or learned man with specialized knowledge
  12. 24. expressions
  13. 25. team performance with unique costumes
  14. 26. official language of India
  15. 27. capital of India
  16. 29. classical Indian dance that portrays epic tales in Hindu scripture
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  1. 1. traditionally a solo dance performed by women after extensive training
  2. 2. Kathakali female character
  3. 3. expressive part of dance
  4. 4. Beatles member who learned how to play sitar from Shankar
  5. 5. highly stylized dance drama that depicts victory over falsehood
  6. 6. where Shankar performed in 1969
  7. 8. facial expressions used to convey moods
  8. 10. pure dance
  9. 12. Nat one act dance drama
  10. 18. Kathakali villain
  11. 19. Mahal mausoleum built by Indian ruler for his favorite wife
  12. 23. Kathakali hero
  13. 28. Meets East Grammy winning album by Shankar