Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance that orginated in the state of Tamil Nadu.It has been considered to be over 2000 yr old.Bharatnatyam dance is also called as ekaharya.In the early 19th centuary the famous Tanjore Quartette, under the patronage of Raja Serfoji are said to have
responsible for the repertoire of Bharatnatyam dance as we see it today.