Bharatanatyam (also spelled Bharathanatyam, Bharatnatyam or Bharata Natyam) (Tamil:பரதநாட்டியம்), Sanskrit:भारतनाट्यम is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu , a state in Southern India. This popular Tamil dance form called Bharatanatyam is a gentrified version of Cathir, the art of temple dancers. Bharatanatyam is a gentrified version of Cathir (சதிர்), the art of temple dancers.