Classical Dances of India: Which dance form is known for its graceful hand gestures and expressions rooted in Hindu mythology?

Bharatanatyam is deeply spiritual and expresses intricate narratives derived from Hindu mythology. It emphasizes detailed hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions (abhinaya) to communicate various emotions and stories in a stylized manner. Originating in Tamil temples, this dance serves both as devotional worship and performing art, symbolizing complex spiritual ideas through disciplined movement and rhythmic precision.