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Sattriya, or Sattriya Nritya (), is one among eight principal classical Indian dance traditions.

Whereas some of the other traditions have been revived in the recent past, Sattriya has remained a living tradition since its creation by the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, the great saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in 15th century Assam.