Natyasastra
Natyasastra. Book on dance by Bharatamuni of 2nd century BC. It mentions four styles of dances namely:Avanty, Daskhinatya,Panchali and Ardha-Magadhi, while Abhinaya Chandrika refers to seven styles such as Sauraseni, Karnata,Kerala,Odra,Gauda and Panchananda.
Bharatnatyam , Kathakali and Odissi dances are referred respectively to Karnata, Kerala and Odra style.
