The Influence of Stars on Indian Music and Dance

In Indian astrology, Mercury is associated with the musical note 'Sa', which is the first note of the Indian classical music scale.

Venus is believed to be the ruling planet of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu.

Jupiter is associated with the sitar, a stringed instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music.

Mars is believed to be the ruling planet of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form that originated in North India.

Saturn is associated with the tabla, a pair of hand drums that are widely used in Indian classical music.

Venus is believed to be the ruling planet of Odissi, a classical Indian dance form that originated in Odisha.

Mercury is associated with the sarod, a stringed instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music.

Jupiter is believed to be the ruling planet of Kuchipudi, a classical Indian dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh.

Venus is associated with the veena, a stringed instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music.

Venus is believed to be the ruling planet of Mohiniyattam, a classical Indian dance form that originated in Kerala.

Saturn is associated with the mridangam, a percussion instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music.

Mars is believed to be the ruling planet of Sattriya, a classical Indian dance form that originated in Assam.

Mercury is associated with the bansuri, a flute that is widely used in Indian classical music.

Jupiter is believed to be the ruling planet of Yakshagana, a classical Indian dance form that originated in Karnataka.

Venus is associated with the harmonium, a keyboard instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music.