What is the most popular, oldest and most influential dance in India?

There are four schools of Indian dance, namely: balata dance, Katakali dance, Manipur dance and Katak dance. The most popular, oldest and most influential dance in India is the balata dance. This dance was originally performed in Hindu temples. At that time, there were some "dancing Darcy" in the temples, which meant "the maid of God". These people have been sent to temples since childhood and will never get married. Their only "sacred mission" is to dance for God and make him happy. Later, these dances gradually spread outside the temple.