பரத நாட்டியம் is one of India’s grandest classical dance forms. It is a 2000 year-old tradition with origins in the கூத்து, தாசி ஆட்டம், சின்ன மேளம் and சதிர் of ancient Tamil Nadu. பரத நாட்டியம் is a complete and versatile audio-visual art form where melody, rhythm, lyric, costume, emoting and dance combine. This lesson describes பரத நாட்டியம். It traces its origin, explains its various styles, its items when performed, their features, the role of music and musicians and mentions the renowned dancers who have brought glory to it.