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Ishwari Prasad, a Misra Brahmin from the Handia tehsil of Allahabad (now Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh, is widely recognized as the earliest known Kathak Guru and the founder of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak. According to legend, Lord Krishna appeared to him in a dream, instructing him to re-establish and develop dance as a form of worship. He dedicated his…
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Ancient
Divine Inspiration — Lord Krishna appeared in his dream, instructing him to develop dance as a form of worship.
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Founding of Lucknow Gharana — Credited with founding the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak.
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Teaching his sons — Taught Kathak to his three sons: Adguji, Khadguji, and Tularamji.
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