Nritta Nritya And Natya

(A) Varnam, (C) Padam, and (D) Abhinaya are compositions under Nritya, emphasizing expression and storytelling.

Ashtapadi refers to a set of compositions with eight stanzas each. It is most famously associated with the Gita Govinda, a 12th-century Sanskrit lyrical work composed by Jayadeva, which celebrates the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha.

Uddhata Nritta refers to a vigorous and energetic style of dance characterized by dynamic movements and intense physical exertion.

Nritta refers to the pure dance movements that are abstract and not associated with any specific meaning or emotion. Batu, being a rhythmic and pure dance, falls under Nritta.