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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
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
Karkata Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-23 12:52:00 Here the fingers of both the hands are interlocked with each other. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses) Sammuhagamane tundadarshane shankhapurane anganam motane shakhonnamane cha niyujyate This verse says that Karkata is used to denote Arrival of people (Get together) Showing the Belly Blowing the counch Twisting and stretching of Limbs Bending a branch ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Trishula Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-21 07:27:00 In Sanskrit ‘Tri’ means three and ‘Shula’ means a spear. Thus Trishula is a kind of spear with Three sharp points rather than one. It is one of the popular symbols of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is called also as ‘Trishula Dhara’ ie one who holds the Trishula. When the Thumb and the little finger are ... More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Single , Mudras
Natta Adavu Sollukettu
2008-03-20 08:24:00 This Audio gives the Bols or syllables for the whole of Natta Adavu. This is sung in three speeds for the purpose of practice. Click here to save on your computer. The Bols are Tai Yum Tat Tat Tai Hi Ya Ha
Tamrachuda Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-20 07:48:00 When the Index finger of the Suchi Mudra is bent, we get the Tamrachuda hasta. Also while the doing the Mukula hasta, if the Index finger is held like a question mark, we get the Tamrachuda. Tamrachua means a Cock or a Cocks head. Lets see the Viniyoga shloka Kukkutadau bake kake ushtre vatse cha lekhane yujyate tamrachudakhyaha ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Hand
Visharu Adavu Fifth Step (Video)
2008-03-19 09:28:00 Lets watch the video of the fifth step. If you went breathless reading the explanation on this step, this video will surely give you some relief. More About: Video , Dance , Classes , Learning , Step
Visharu Adavu Fifth Step
2008-03-18 18:48:00 The fifth step is an extension of the fourth step. This step involves some turns at regular intervals. 1. Be in Ardhamandala. With both hands close to the chest in Katakamukha Mudra. Lets begin the first part of this step. It is just the same like the fourth step. 2. Hands can be held in the same ... More About: Classes , Step , Steps
Mukula Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-17 08:40:00 Mukula means a Bud. When all the five finger are brought together and touch each other at the tip, we get the Mukula hasta. Lets see what the viniyaga shloka has to say : kumude bhojane panchabane mudradidharane nabhao cha kadalipushpe yujyate mukulah karaha This sloka talks about the various uses of Mukula. It can denote the following : A ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Visharu Adavu Fourth Step (Video)
2008-03-14 10:41:00 This step is one of the popular steps in the dance items. I believe the beauty of this step mainly depends on the Dola hasta. If this Dola is not held perfectly the charm is lost. Work on the Dola hasta before learning this step. It can also be done without the Dola hasta as ... More About: Video , Learning , Step
Visharu Adavu Fourth Step
2008-03-13 03:13:00 Hope you are finding these lessons interesting. The fourth step will introduce you to a new hand gesture called Dola. It is a part of Samyukta Hasta. This is a very popular step used in many dance items. The Bols are the same Ta Tai Tai Ta Dhit Tai Tai Ta. Let see how this ... More About: Dance , Classes , Step , Steps
Dola Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-12 18:51:00 When the pataka hasta is placed to the sides of the thigh we get the Dola hasta. The most important aspect is how the elbows are held. See to it that the elbow bone face down and the inner side of elbows face up. The inner side of the Palm in pataka hasta face the ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Kapota Hand Gesture (Mudra)
More articles from this author:2008-03-11 11:17:00 When the Anjali Mudra is slightly bulging at the knuckles of the palm we get the Kapota Hasta. In this gesture the palms touch each other only at the Tips and the base of the palm. The center is cupped. Lets take look the Viniyoga shloka (uses) of the Kapota Hasta Praname guru sambhashe vinayange kruteshvayam The shloka says that Kapota can be used to denote the following: Respectful salutations. Such a Mudra is held while conversation with teachers or Guru . Its a mark of acceptance or obedience. It shows the Vinayam (down to earth attitude) quality of an individual. More About: Hand 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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