This book Bharatanatyam in Tamilnadu is based on the author's doctoral thesis. A Bharatanatyam recital today is a joy to behold for all connoisseurs. The art has evolved and developed over many years. Changes have been made at different points of time in history. There are root causes for the various styles and patterns we see today. This book's intent is to record these changes for posterity and provide an insight into the history of Indian culture. In order to study the effects of a particular period on dance, a detailed note on the history, music, literature, sculpture, of that period is also considered. . It also gives an idea about the personalities who patronised and helped the art to flourish