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Chakra Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-05-16 06:28:00 When the Palms in Ardhachandra mudra touch each other vertically and horizontally we get the Chakra Mudra. The right palm is vertically held and the left palm is horizontally placed over the it. Lets tale a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses) chakrarthe viniyujyaate It says that this Mudra denotes a Wheel. In Sanskrit Chakra means a circle ... More About: Dance , Double , Learning , Hand
Shankha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-05-14 19:01:00 Hold the thumb of your left hand with the forefingers of right hand in Shikhara hasta. Touch the right thumb to the left palms middle finger. Here we get the shape of a counch ie called as Shankha Hasta. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka shankhadishu prayojyo yamityahurbharatadayaha It says that the Shankha mudra is used ... More About: Dance , Double , Learning , Mudras , Hand
Kartariswastika Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-05-13 18:10:00 When both the hands are crossed in Kartarimukha Mudra we get the Kartariswastika Hasta. Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka shakhasu chadrishikhare vriksheshu cha niyujyate According to the the shloka karariswastika help to show Stems and branches of the trees A huge tree A hill top or its peak. More About: Double , Learning , Mudras , Hand
Katakavardhana Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-05-13 05:10:00 When both the hands are crossed in Katakamukha Mudra we get Katakavardhana hasta. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka Pattabhisheke pujayamvivahadishu yujyate The shloka says that katakavardhana can be used to denote Coronation ceremony Worship marriage More About: Classes , Learning , Hand
TattiMetti Adavu Third step (Video)
2008-05-12 00:26:00 Watch the third step and also read the explanation for any further clarification on Mudras and movements. More About: Video , Classes , Learning
TattiMetti Adavu Third Step
2008-05-11 00:32:00 Here is the third step of TattiMetti Adavu. Watch the video for a better understanding The Bols are Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha. 1.Be in Ardhamandala, hands close to the chest in Tripataka hasta. 2.Tap your right leg. Right hand is stretched forward pointing the left corner. It is held in Tripataka Mudra facing up. ... More About: Learning , Steps
TattiMetti Adavu Second step (Video)
2008-05-07 17:03:00 The second step is only an extension of the first step. Read the explanation of the second step here. More About: Video , Learning , Step
TattiMetti Adavu Second step
2008-05-06 19:04:00 The second step is very similar to the first one. Read the explanation and I am sure this will be easier for you to understand. The Bols are Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha. 1. Be in Ardhamandala with hands held in Tripataka gesture close to the chest. 2. Now Tap the right leg. Right ... More About: Learning , Step
TattiMitti Adavu First step (Video)
2008-05-03 18:16:00 Lets watch the video of the first step. Also take a look at the explanation and photos here. More About: Video , Learning , Step
TattiMetti Adavu in Bharatanatyam
2008-04-28 19:59:00 TattiMetti is one of the most important adavus and these steps are often used in Jatiswarams and Tillanas. More About: Learning
TattiMetti Adavu First Step
2008-04-28 19:55:00 Explanation of the first step of TattiMatti Adavu. The Bols for this Adavu is Tat Tai Ta Ha, Dhit Tai Ta Ha. More About: Step
Interrelation of Arrested movements and Moving Sculptures
2008-04-22 12:14:00 This is a guest post by Suparna Banerjee ‘Vinatu nrityashastrena citrasutram sudurvidam’ In Visnudharmottara Purana, it is stated that it is very difficult to attain the knowledge of chitrasutram without nrityashastra. This statement underlines the interrelationship between the dynamic and the static arts. In both sculpture and dance, the human body is the vehicle of ... More About: Arrested , Moving , Learning , Sculptures
Kataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-04-16 08:40:00 While in the Simhamukha hand gesture, the Middle finger and the ring finger is bent to form an arch. Also the thumb is slightly bent. Thus a “C” shape is formed with the Middle finger, Ring finger and the thumb. The other fingers are Erect. This Hasta can be used to denote: A Bracelet Holding of ... More About: Learning , Mudras , Hand
What is a Padam?
2008-04-15 14:06:00 This is a guest post by Mallika Jayanthi 3rd Century BC marks the first stage of history in which South Indian music was given a definite form and status. Two types of poetic compositions emerged based on set themes and specific situations: Aham – love poetry: Based on man-woman love maturing in wedded life; dealt with sentiments of human love Puram – non-love poetry: Based on the heroic milieu of war and court life; gave descriptions of war and other heroic accomplishments of the kings The natural objects or things peculiar to each regional landscape and lifestyle formed the background of these poems All Aham verses were classified into: kurinji – union in love pAlai – separation in love marudam – wife sulkings mullai – wifely virtue and forbearance neidal – lamentation by the wife The aham poets of the Sangam period served as a model for the Tamil poets of the succeeding centuries. They used the aham variety as a vehicle to express their devotion and love for Lo...
Ardhasuchi Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-04-15 13:30:00 If in the Kapitta gesture, the Index finger is kept straight and the thumb is slightly moved up, we Ardhasuchi hand gesture. lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka of Ardhasuchi Ankure pakshishavaade bruhatkite niyujyate It says that Ardhasuchi is used to denote Sprouts Chicks or small ones of the birds Big Worms More About: Hand
Vyagraha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-04-15 13:17:00 When the hands are held like paws of a tiger we get Vyagraha Hasta. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses) vyadhe bheke markatecha suktau sanyujyate karaha Shloka says that such a gesture is used to denote A Tiger A frog An Ape Nacre. Nacre is crystalline aragonite or calcium carbonate. Shellfish and mollusks excrete it when they are exposed to a parasite or a foreign body introduced into a shell. Nacre is Known for its shine and iridescence, and its coating on shells is called mother of pearl. Note- Some call this gesture as Urnanbha. More About: Hand
Natta Adavu in Bharatanatyam
2008-04-12 06:56:00 ?Natta? means to stretch and so the Adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tatta Adavu, the Natta adavu involves heel contacts of the feet. Thus word ?Nattu? in Tamil is also referred to ?Perching of heels?. With an intention of organizing the posts I have linked all ... More About: Learning
Malabika Sen dancing on Kalika Stotram
2008-04-11 12:39:00 Hello! From now on, I shall add some videos that I watch regularly. Just wanted to share with you some of my Favorites. Today I am adding this video of Malabika Sen, a mesmerizing dancer from Kalamandalam Calcutta. I must have watched this dance nearly 40 -50 times. She is simply Superb. You can watch ... More About: Video , Dancing , Learning
Visharu Adavu Sollukettu
2008-04-08 14:15:00 This Audio gives the sollukettu ie Bols or syllables for Visharu Adavu. It is sung in three speeds for the purpose of practice. The Bols are “Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta“
Shivalinga Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-04-08 13:19:00 Hold Ardhacandra in the left hand, palm facing up. Hold shikhara in the right hand and place it on the left hand. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses) viniyogastu tasyeva shivalingastya darshane The shloka say that this Mudra indicates a Linga of lord Shiva. Linga means sign, mark or symbol. Thus ... More About: Double , Learning , Hand
Utsanga Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-04-07 09:31:00 When the right and left palms touches the left and right shoulder respectively in Mrigashirsha mudra we get the Utsanga hasta. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses) Alingena cha Lajjayamangadadipradarshane balaanaam shikshane chayamutsange yujyate karaha The shloka says that Utsangha is used to denote An embrace To show Modesty, Shyness etc Display of Armlets and other such ornaments Coaching children ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Pushpaputa Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-04-05 09:17:00 When both the Palms are joined together at the little finger and slightly hollow at the centre of the Palms. The inner palm facing up. The other way to look at it would be when two Sarpashirsha is held together we get the Pushpaputa Hasta. Let take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses) Neeranjanavidhau variphaladigrahanepi cha sandhyayamardhyadane ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Visharu Adavu Eight Step (Video)
2008-04-02 10:32:00 This is the last variation of my post on Visharu Adavu. There are possibilities of bringing in more variation in the hand movements. Think, Imagine and Explore. Lets watch the eight step of Visharu Adavu. You can read the explanation of the eight Step . More About: Video , Dance , Classes , Learning
Visharu Adavu Eight Step
2008-04-01 13:08:00 This is the last variation of Visharu Adavu. Here we introduce a concept of shoulder pulls. The hands stretched out at the shoulder level is slightly pulled in and then released. The Bols are Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta. 1. Be in Ardhamandala with Hands close to the chest in Katakamukha Mudra. 2. ... More About: Dance , Classes , Step , Steps
Swastika Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-29 09:00:00 We get the swastika pose when both the palms in pataka are crossed at the wrists. lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka: (uses) sammuhagamane tunda darshane shankha purane anganam motane shakhonamane cha niyujyate The shloka says that swastika denotes a Crocodile My imagination says it can be used To say “No” To show a blocked road or a passage To ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Visharu Adavu Seventh Step (Video)
2008-03-27 11:55:00 Lets watch the Seventh step in Visharu Adavu. Also you can read the explanation of the seventh step. More About: Video , Classes , Learning , Step , Steps
Visharu Adavu Seventh Step
2008-03-26 12:47:00 The seventh step is a combination of the first step and a new set of steps. It can be divided into two parts. The first part of Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta do the first step of Visharu Adavu. Then for the second part of Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta ... More About: Classes , Step , Steps
Simhamukha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-25 18:19:00 When the middle finger and the ring finger press against the thumb, while the other fingers are held straight we get the Simhamukha Hasta. Simhamukha means Lion -faced. In the Hindu Mythology lord Narashimha Murthy (an incarnation of Vishnu) has the face of a Lion. He is Known as the “Great Protector” of his ... More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Mudras , Hand
Visharu Adavu Sixth Step (Video)
2008-03-24 13:09:00 I guess by this time all of you must have picked up the leg movements. In this Adavu only the hand movements keep changing. Let watch the video and read the explanation . More About: Video , Classes , Learning , Step , Steps
Visharu Adavu Sixth Step
More articles from this author:2008-03-24 09:19:00 In the sixth step we use Tripataka mudra. The leg movements are the same as shown in the previous steps. The Bols are Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta. 1. Be in Ardhamandala with hands close to the chest in Tripataka Mudra. 2. Tap your right leg. Hands Stretched to the right side at the ... More About: Dance , Classes , Step , Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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