Kuchipudi -- The classical dance of Andhra & Telengana region Kuchipudi developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs, like all major classical dances of India. Evidence of Kuchipudi's existence in an older version are found in copper inscriptions of the 10th century, and by the 15th century in texts such as the Machupalli Kaifat . aspect of the dance is thoroughly placed through variety of items such as Tillana, Kavuttam. It is both a solo and group performance. It originated in the Kuchipudi village situated in the Andhra Telengana region of India. Artist: Esha Banerjee Story of the Origin : It is said that there was once an orphan of Srikakulam who was raised by the village. These kin After a time he returned to Srikakulam. However, the village elders ordered him to go to his wife's house to assume his family responsibilities. On the journey he came upon a river. As he was swimming across the river he su