Baroda’s connection with Bharatanatyam begun in 1883, when the then Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III , married the princess of Tanjore called Lakshmibai of Tanjore (Renamed as Maharani Chimnabai after marriage). As part of the wedding dowry, a troupe of temple dancers and musicians were sent to Baroda. The Troupe : The troupe consisted of the dancers and a group of musicians.The dancers…
