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In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is an emotion inspired in an audience by a performer. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. Rasas are created by bhavas: the gestures and facial expressions of the actors.

2. Expressing Rasa in classical Indian dance form is referred to as Rasa-abhinaya.

3. The Melattur style of Bharatanatyam dance was developed largely out of the devadasi traditions

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)  1 and 2 only               

B)  2 and 3 only

C)  1 and 3 only               

D)  1,2 and 3