In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is an emotion inspired in an audience by a performer. Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. Rasas are created by bhavas: the gestures and facial expressions of the actors. 2. Expressing Rasa in classical Indian dance form is referred to as Rasa-abhinaya. 3. The Melattur style of Bharatanatyam dance was developed largely out of the devadasi traditions Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is an emotion inspired in an aud

1.	In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is an emotion inspired in an audience by a performer. Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. Rasas are created by bhavas: the gestures and facial expressions of the actors. 2. Expressing Rasa in classical Indian dance form is referred to as Rasa-abhinaya. 3. The Melattur style of Bharatanatyam dance was developed largely out of the devadasi traditions Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1,2 and 3
Answer» E.