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In fact, it is the celestial dancers, apsaras, who are depicted in many scriptures dancing the heavenly version of what is known on earth as Bharatanatyam.
In the most essential sense, a Hindu deity is a revered royal guest in his temple / abode, to be offered the " sixteen hospitalities "-among which are music and dance, pleasing to the senses.
Thus, many Hindu temples traditionally maintained complements of trained musicians and dancers, as did Indian rulers.
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