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Natta Adavu - Third Step
2007-10-02 18:57:00 In the third step of Natta Adavu, you will be introduced to a new leg movement where we cross our legs one behind the other. I can give you a formula for the third step: Natta Adavu First step + Crossed legs + Half of Natta Adavu First step Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands stretched apart ... More About: Learning , Step , Third , Atta
Bharatanatyam Namaskar
2007-09-30 19:04:00 As described in my previous post on Namaskar, this is a traditional way to start a practice or performance. As my first video, I present the Bharatanatyam Namaskar. Thanks for your encouragement and comments! More About: Video , Hara
Ardhapataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-24 19:00:00 Ardhapataka means “Half Flag”. It is done by bending the little finger after doing the Tripataka. Ardhapataka is used to denote the following: Leaves A board or a Slab for writing Bank of the river To Indicate “Both” A knife A banner A Tower An Animal Horn More About: Hand , Basics
OnlineBharatanatyam.com
2007-09-23 15:17:00 We have a new domain address (Link) for the Blog now! Hope this aids in a faster recall of the address, making the experience better. The site can now be accessed by typing onlinebharatanatyam.com or www.onlinebharatanatyam.com from your browser. The existing link would also work for some more time before we transition completely to the new ... More About: Learning , Hara
Pataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-21 18:13:00 Pataka means “Flag”. Pataka is done with all fingers held straight like the Stop sign. There should be no gap between the fingers. Following are the uses (viniyoga) of Pataka: Opening a door Cleaning with a broom Stepping forward Touching things To show “Stop” Cutting Taking an oath Strong sunlight To show entering a lane An ideal King A horse To describe a Place Anointing the body of ... More About: Hand , Basics
Alapadma Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-20 18:50:00 Alapdma means “Fully Bloomed Lotus”. Here the fingers are held in such a manner as if to ask “why”. The little finger points up and thereafter the other fingers follow. Alapadma is used to express the following: A fully bloomed Lotus To show fruits such as Apple Circular movement Bosom A full Moon Hair knot Show Beauty Separation from dear one A Mirror A Village Cakravaka Bird High ... More About: Learning , Hand
Katakamukha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-14 18:25:00 Katakamukha means “Opening in a Bracelet”. Its done by bringing together the index finger, middle finger and thumb. The ring finger and the little finger are raised at angles as shown. Katakamukha is generally used to express the following Plucking or picking flowers Holding a necklace or a garland Pulling the bow string Talking and Seeing To show preparing a paste ... More About: Hand , Basics
Katakamukha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-14 18:25:00 Katakamukha means “Opening in a Bracelet”. Its done by bringing together the index finger, middle finger and thumb. The ring finger and the little finger are raised at angles as shown. Katakamukha is generally used to express the following Plucking or picking flowers Holding a necklace or a garland Pulling the bow string Talking and Seeing To show preparing a paste ... More About: Hand , Basics
Nattu Adavu - Second Step
2007-09-10 19:12:00 Hope you have read the post on the first step for Nattu Adavu. The second step for Nattu Adavu is completely similar. The only change is that you have to repeat the actions twice on each side. This would mean that the bols (sollukattu) ?tai yum tat ta tai hi ya ha? is completed on ... More About: Learning , Step
Nattu Adavu - Second Step
2007-09-10 19:12:00 Hope you have read the post on the first step for Nattu Adavu. The second step for Nattu Adavu is completely similar. The only change is that you have to repeat the actions twice on each side. This would mean that the bols (sollukattu) ?tai yum tat ta tai hi ya ha? is completed on ... More About: Learning , Step
Nattu Adavu - First Step
2007-09-05 20:26:00 “Nattu” means to stretch and so the adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tattu Adavu, the Natta adavu involves use of both hands and legs simultaneously. So get ready for some stretching and synchronization of hands and legs! The bols (sollukattu) for this adavu is ... More About: Learning , Step
Nattu Adavu - First Step
2007-09-05 20:26:00 “Nattu” means to stretch and so the adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tattu Adavu, the Natta adavu involves use of both hands and legs simultaneously. So get ready for some stretching and synchronization of hands and legs! The bols (sollukattu) for this adavu is ... More About: Learning , Step
Tripataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-03 18:48:00 Tripataka means “three parts of the flag”. In this Mudra, all the fingers are held straight and close together like the stop sign except for the ring finger which is bent. The Tripataka is generally used to denote the following: A crown A tree An arrow Thunder Lord Indra?s Weapon (Vajraayudha) To Apply Tilak Ketaki flower A Lamp Flames of Fire As we discussed earlier, this ... More About: Hand , Basics
Tripataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-03 18:48:00 Tripataka means “three parts of the flag”. In this Mudra, all the fingers are held straight and close together like the stop sign except for the ring finger which is bent. The Tripataka is generally used to denote the following: A crown A tree An arrow Thunder Lord Indra?s Weapon (Vajraayudha) To Apply Tilak Ketaki flower A Lamp Flames of Fire As we discussed earlier, this ... More About: Hand , Basics
Hand Gestures (Nritta hastas or Hasta Bhedas)
2007-09-02 18:47:00 We explored Tattu Adavu over the last few posts and this basic Adavu only had leg tapping movements. From the next Adavu, there is use of hand gestures and I thought it is a good time to introduce you to the concept now. As we understand Bharatanatyam better, we shall see that the whole body is ... More About: Learning , Hand
Hand Gestures (Nritta hastas or Hasta Bhedas)
2007-09-02 18:47:00 We explored Tattu Adavu over the last few posts and this basic Adavu only had leg tapping movements. From the next Adavu, there is use of hand gestures and I thought it is a good time to introduce you to the concept now. As we understand Bharatanatyam better, we shall see that the whole body is ... More About: Learning , Hand
Tatta Adavu - Sixth Step
2007-08-22 18:19:00 This is the final post on Tatta adavu wherein I shall explain the last step of the series. The previous steps are posted earlier and you can refer to them in the archives if you have not read them yet. The bols (sollukattu) here differ from the previous steps. They are “tai tai tat tat tai ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Sixth Step
2007-08-22 18:19:00 This is the final post on Tatta adavu wherein I shall explain the last step of the series. The previous steps are posted earlier and you can refer to them in the archives if you have not read them yet. The bols (sollukattu) here differ from the previous steps. They are “tai tai tat tat tai ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Fifth Step
2007-08-20 19:36:00 Over the previous posts, I have explained the First, Second, Third and Fourth Step s in Tatta Adavu. If you have been following the same, you would be acquainted with the rythmic leg taps in this Adavu. Today I describe the penultimate step in this first Adavu. In this step, we tap the leg five ... More About: Learning , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Fifth Step
2007-08-20 19:36:00 Over the previous posts, I have explained the First, Second, Third and Fourth Step s in Tatta Adavu. If you have been following the same, you would be acquainted with the rythmic leg taps in this Adavu. Today I describe the penultimate step in this first Adavu. In this step, we tap the leg five ... More About: Learning , Atta
Ask the Readers - Are the Posts Helpful?
2007-08-14 18:33:00 I have so far posted details on the four steps of Tatta adavu. Please let me know your valuable feedback: Is the style of presentation helpful for you to understand the Adavu? Are you able to refer to the descriptions and practice? Any improvement or suggestions to help you understand better? Is there any additional information that you ... More About: Readers , General , Posts
Ask the Readers - Are the Posts Helpful?
2007-08-14 18:33:00 I have so far posted details on the four steps of Tatta adavu. Please let me know your valuable feedback: Is the style of presentation helpful for you to understand the Adavu? Are you able to refer to the descriptions and practice? Any improvement or suggestions to help you understand better? Is there any additional information that you ... More About: Readers , General , Posts
Tatta Adavu - Fourth Step
2007-08-14 18:12:00 If you have been reading the previous posts on Tatta Adavu, you would have noticed the similarity in the First, Second and Third Step s. The Fourth step is similar and here, we have to tap thrice on one side and tap once on the other side. Here are the details for this step. Note the ... More About: Learning , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Fourth Step
2007-08-14 18:12:00 If you have been reading the previous posts on Tatta Adavu, you would have noticed the similarity in the First, Second and Third Step s. The Fourth step is similar and here, we have to tap thrice on one side and tap once on the other side. Here are the details for this step. Note the ... More About: Learning , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Third Step
2007-08-08 17:34:00 I hope you have read the previous posts on Tatta Adavu which describes the First and Second steps for this adavu. We can again refer to the animation for the third step for a better understanding. Note that from the third step onwards the Bols are “Tai ya tai hi tai tai tam”. The third step ... More About: Learning , Step , Third , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Third Step
2007-08-08 17:34:00 I hope you have read the previous posts on Tatta Adavu which describes the First and Second steps for this adavu. We can again refer to the animation for the third step for a better understanding. Note that from the third step onwards the Bols are “Tai ya tai hi tai tai tam”. The third step ... More About: Learning , Step , Third , Atta
Four Points to consider with Ardhamandal Posture
More articles from this author:2007-08-06 19:39:00 Ardhamandal is the basic posture in Bharatanatyam. It is a recurring motif that gives the distinctive geometrical nature to the movements in Bharatanatyam. Consider ing the importance of this posture, I would like to share four things a new student needs to take care: Ensure that the feet is planted firmly flat on the ground. One of ... More About: Points , Basics , Amanda 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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