Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Bharatanatyam is the famous dance of Tamil Nadu.
B. Rukmini Devi is a famous artist of Bharatanatyam.
C. Kathakali is a the famous dance of Andhra Pradesh .
D. Birju Maharaj is associated with Kathakali as an artist.
E. The theme of Mohiniyattam dance is love and devotion to God .
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A. Bharatanatyam is a famous Tamil Nadu dance. This is CORRECT. Bharatanatyam is recognised as one of India's oldest and most important classical dance forms, deeply rooted in the traditions and temples of Tamil Nadu. 

B. Rukmini Devi is a famous Bharatanatyam artist. This is CORRECT. Rukmini Devi Arundale was a pivotal figure in the 20th century who championed the revival and purification of Bharatanatyam, transforming it into a widely respected classical stage art. 

C. Kathakali is a famous dance of Andhra Pradesh. This is NOT CORRECT. Kathakali is the elaborate classical dance-drama form that originated in the state of Kerala. The correct classical dance of Andhra Pradesh is Kuchipudi.

D. Birju Maharaj is associated with Kathakali as an artist. This is NOT CORRECT. Pandit Birju Maharaj was a globally celebrated master and leading exponent of the North Indian classical dance form, Kathak. He was not associated with Kathakali, which is a dance from Kerala.

E. The theme of Mohiniyattam dance is love and devotion to God. This is CORRECT. Mohiniyattam, the graceful classical dance of Kerala, focuses on the Lasya (feminine) style, with its core thematic elements being Sringara (love) and Bhakti (devotion). 

Thus, (A), (B), and (E) are CORRECT.