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Natta Adauv- Eleventh Step
2008-01-23 16:33:00 1. Be in Ardhamandala. Hands held in Katakamukha mudra close to the chest. 2.Jump on your toes with hands straight above your head in Alapadma Mudra. Here hands are crossed . Say Tai Yum. 3. Now Tap your right leg. Hands are apart in V-Shape with Katakamukha Mudra facing out. Say Tat Tat 4. Then take your left ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Natta Adauv- Tenth Step
2008-01-22 09:41:00 Like the ninth step the tenth step is also slightly different 1. Be in Ardhamandala hands held in katakamukha mudra close to the chest. 2. Jump on your toes, while in Ardhamandala. Hands held straight above your head with Alapadma Mudra. Both the Arms are parallel to each other. Say Tai Yum 3. Then Right leg is ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Natta Adavu- Tenth Step (Video)
2008-01-21 18:02:00 Here is the Video for the Tenth Step of Natta Adavu. Thanks for Watching! More About: Atta
Chandrakala Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-18 11:48:00 Chandrakala means Digit of the Moon. Release the thumb in Suchi Mudra and hold it straight (like in Shikhara gesture). It is used to denote the following Moon Face Objects of the similar shape Extent between the thumb and the Index finger The crescent on Lord Shiva’s Head The Ganga river A club (weapon) More About: Hand , Basics , Akal
Aarala Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-18 11:48:00 It is done when the Index finger is bent while doing the Pataka Mudra. Here the index finger is bent along with the thumb, while the other fingers are held straight. It is used to denote the following. Drinking poison , nectar etc Violent wind More About: Hand , Basics
Natta Adavu- Ninth Step (Video)
2008-01-16 05:27:00 This video shows how the ninth step of Natta adavu is done. As I said earlier it is only an extension of the eighth step Read the Explanation of the Natta Adavu Ninth step here More About: Video , Learning , Step , Atta
Natta Adavu-Ninth Step
2008-01-15 10:51:00 Ninth Step is an extension of the Eight Step. 1. Be in Ardhamandala hands held in katakamukha mudra close to the chest. 2. Jump on your toes, while in Ardhamandala hands held straight above your head with Alapadma Mudra. Both the Arms are parallel to each other. Say Tai Yum 3. Then Right leg is stretch ... More About: Learning , Atta
Suchi Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-11 05:21:00 The Middle finger, Ring finger and Little finger is pressed against the thumb, while the forefinger is held straight. It is used to denote the following A Neddle Number one The Supreme soul One hundred The Sun A City The world Saying “like that” or “that which” Lonliness Threatening Growing slim A rod Body Astonishment Matted locks An Umbrella Capability Hair Beating Drums A potter’s wheel Circumference of a wheel Declining of the Day Enquiry ... More About: Learning , Hand
Sarpashirsha Hand gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-11 05:20:00 This mudra is like the snakes hood. When the Hand is held in Pataka Mudra and the fingers are bend from the tip to form a hollowed palm we get Sarpashirsha Mudra. This Mudra is used to denote the following. A Snakes Hood Sandal Paste Middle tone Sprinkling Nourishing Giving water to Gods and sages Moving to and fro Movement of protrusion of Elephants ... More About: Learning
Natta Adavu- Eight Step (Video)
2008-01-08 06:59:00 Video for the eight step of Natta Adavu. An explanation of the steps is also given here. More About: Video , Step , Atta
Natta Adavu - Eighth Step
2008-01-08 06:48:00 Further steps in Natta Adavu are slightly different than the previous steps with regards to hand movements. Also the leg movements get tougher now on. But its not any cause of concern. A Dance gets beautiful only when complex steps added to them. Hope You all are enjoying your dance lessons. In this post I am ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Mushthi Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-05 07:10:00 In simple words it is a closed fist position of the palm. When the four fingers are pressed closely against the palm, while, the thumb is held tightly between the palm and the other four fingers.The thumb can also be placed on the four fingers It is used to Denote the following :- Grasping objects Combative position ... More About: Hand , Basics
Kapitta Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-05 07:05:00 While doing Shikhara mudra, bending the pointer finger and pressing it over the thumb is the Kapitta mudra. It is used to denote the following:- Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati Milking Cows Holding Cymbals Holding Flowers at the time of making Love. Grasping the end of the robes Offering Insense or Light Collyrium (applying Kajal) More About: Hand , Basics
Asamyukta Hasta or Single Hand Gesture
2008-01-03 13:12:00 Pataka Tripataka Ardhapataka Kartarimukha Mayura Ardhachandra Arala Shukatunda Musti Shikhara Kapitta Katakamukha Suchi Chandrakala Padmakosha Sarpashirsha Mrigashirsha Simhamukha Kangula Alapadma Chatura Bhramara Hansaye Hansapakshika Sandhamsha Mukula Tamrachuda Trishula Ardhasuchi Vyaghraha Palli More About: Learning , Single , Hand
Kartarimukha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-02 13:33:00 A kartarimukha Mudra is done when the little finger and the ring finger is bent and pressed against the thumb. While the index finger and the Middle finger is stretched to show a scissor. Kartarimukha is used to denote the following: A Scissors Separation of a couple To show two different things Corner of an eye Lightning Sleeping Death Opposition Falling Weeping ... More About: Learning , Hand
Ardhachandra Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-02 13:23:00 In Ardhachara all the finger are held straight and togather, except the thumb finger which is held apart. It is just like the Pataka gesture , but the thumb finger is held straight and not bent like in Pataka. It is used to denote the following:- It denotes the eight phase of the wanning fortnight of the ... More About: Learning , Hand
Famous Bharatanatyam Dancers
2007-12-18 17:36:00 Tanjore Quartet - The modern day Bharatanatyam was given the formal shape by these four Nattuvanars (widely known as Tanjaore Bandhu) namely Chinnaiya, Ponaiyah, Sivanandam, Vadaivelu. They flourished in the Darbar of the Maratha ruler, Sarfoji-II between A.D 1798 to 1832. Todays Margam (repertoire from Allaripu to Tillana) was also given a face lift by them. ... More About: History , Famous , Basics , Dancers , Hara
Abhinaya in Dance (Part 3)
2007-12-13 06:53:00 In the last post we saw about Angika Abhinaya and Vachika Abhinaya. Now lets see what Aharaya and Sattvika Abhinaya mean. 3. The Aharya aspect of Abhinaya involves the make-up and costumes, ornaments, use of specific colours, hair-styles as well as dress code for particular characters. Aharya also includes the stage props and decor. A bharatanatyam ... More About: Dance , Part , Part 3 , Basics
Abhinaya in Dance (Part 2)
2007-12-02 17:43:00 Before we move on to the explanation of different Abhinayas I would like to share a popular shloka (poetic verse) in praise of lord Shiva who is said to be the embodiment of these four Abhinayas. The dancing Avatar of Lord Shiva is called the Nataraja (The king of Dance ). Angikam Bhuvanam Yasya Vachichikam Sarva Vangmayam Aharyam Chandra ... More About: Part , Basics
Abhinaya in Dance
2007-11-28 14:40:00 Abhinaya is the main technique used in Natya. “Abhi” means “towards” and “ni or Naya” is the root meaning to “carry”. Thus as the meaning implies the dancer through the vehicle of Abhinaya has to reach out to the spectators. It is an inseparable component of Natya. Lets see how Natya is related to ... More About: Dance , Learning
Natta Adavu - Fifth, Sixth and Seventh step (Video)
2007-11-11 16:06:00 Here is the Video for the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh step of Natta Adavu. More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Natta Adavu - Seventh Step
2007-11-06 11:40:00 Hope you must have tried out the fifth and sixth step. Today I shall describe the seventh step. Be in Ardhamandala and hands stretched out in Tripataka. 1.Do the first step of Natta Adavu as explained in the previous posts. (Tai yum Tat Ta tai hi ya ha) 2. After doing the first step take your right foot ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Natta Adavu - Sixth Step
2007-11-01 13:29:00 As we saw the third and the fourth step is very similar. The fifth and the sixth are similar as well. let see how it is done. 1. Be in Ardhamandala posture. Take your right leg forward in Alidha and Right hand in Triptaka touching the right foot. The left foot will be grounded flat ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Shikhara Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-10-31 02:13:00 Here all the fingers are bent and pressed against the Palm except the thumb. The thumb is raised and held erect. (like the thumbs-up Sign) It is used to denote the following: An Armour A Bow A Pillar Making offering to Manes Upper lips A tooth Questioning Saying No Recollection Pulling a griddle ... More About: Hand , Basics , Hara
Natta Adavu Third and Fourth step (Video)
2007-10-24 18:40:00 Here is the Video for the Third and Fourth step of Natta Adavu. This also has a detailed explanation of the crossed leg movements. More About: Step , Atta
Natta Adavu First & Second Step (Video)
2007-10-23 21:16:00 I have described the First and Second steps of Natta Adavu earlier. I am happy to add a Video of the steps today. More About: Step , Atta
Natta Adavu - Fifth Step
2007-10-22 18:32:00 As we saw the third and the fourth step were very similar. The fifth and the sixth are similar as well. Let us see how the Fifth step is done. 1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands stretched out. Take your right leg forward in Alidha and Right hand in Triptaka touching the right foot. The ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Natta Adavu Fourth Step
2007-10-09 19:35:00 The fourth step is very similar to the third step. Here every action of the third step is repeated twice. Formula for the Fourth step: Natta Adavu second step + Crossed legs + Half of Natta Adavu second step Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands stretched apart and palms in Tripataka facing down as shown in this ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Tatta Adavu in Bharatanatyam
2007-10-07 19:21:00 I have written about Tatta Adavu and its variations (Steps) earlier. Today I have the Video for all the Tatta Adavu variations. Please look at the below postings for detailed explanation of the Tatta Adavu variations. Tatta Adavu- First Step Tatta Adavu- Second step Tatta Adavu- Third step Tatta Adavu- Fourth step Tatta Adavu- Fifth step Tatta Adavu- Sixth step More About: Hara , Atta
Ardhamandala in Bharatanatyam
More articles from this author:2007-10-03 20:22:00 Ardhamandala is the fundamental posture of Bharatanatyam. It is also known as Ayatam, Araimandi, Ukkaramandala, or the Half sitting posture. Pure Dance called Nritta involves frequent use of this posture. In this posture, the performer assumes a half sitting position with the knees turned sideways, and the spine erect. The arms are either extended out or ... More About: Video , Hara , Amanda 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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