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Hand gesture for Nirutti
2009-02-03 19:09:00 Nirutti: Nirutti is actually said to be one of the Ashta-dikpalas. Ashta-dikpala means guardians of eight direction. Thus Nirutti is said to be guarding the south-west direction. He rides on a lion. His weapon is called the Kundayudha. His consort is Durga. Some times taking Brahma as the centre they form the Navasandhi. ‘Nava’ mean nine ... More About: Learning , Mudras , Hand
Khatava Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2009-02-02 05:32:00 When the ring finger and the middle finger of both hands are placed one over the other and the Index finger and the little fingers point downwards we get the Khatava hasta. Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses) Khatavashivikyoha smritaha Its says that this hasta can be used to represent A Cot A Bridge A Palanquin, which is ... More About: Learning , Hand
Teermanam Adavu First and Sixth variation Sollukettu (audio)
2009-01-28 15:06:00 Here is the sollukettu (Bols or syllables) for first and the sixth variation. The Bols are “Dhit Dhit Tai”. It is sung in three speed for the purpose of practice. If you would like to download this audio, right click here and save to computer More About: Audio , Learning
Teermanam Adavu Twelfth Variation (Video)
2009-01-22 22:44:00 This is last posting on Teermanam adavu. There can be even more variations and combination’s. But I think these are enough to give you an idea of how the combination’s in Teermanam work. The bols (syllables or sollukettu) are Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai Tam. The last syllable “Tam” can be also be omitted. So the ... More About: Video , Classes
Teermanam Adavu Twelfth Variation
2009-01-20 23:15:00 Now this step is one of my favorites. The Bols of which are Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai. Also a new leg position called the Prenkhana is introduced. When one leg is grounded and the other leg is on toes with heels raised, it is said to be Prenkhana. 1. Be in Ardhamandala. Hand stretched out ... More About: Classes , Learning
Teermanam Adavu Eleventh Variation (Video)
2009-01-14 03:46:00 Hope you must have gone through the Eleventh step explanation. The Bols (solluketu) are Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai. I have demonstrated the variation using both Katakamukha and Pataka hasta. More About: Video , Classes , Learning
We can Learn Bharatanatyam Online!
2009-01-09 21:13:00 When I had started this blog , I had asked a question “Can we learn Bharatanatyam online“? Now around one and half years later, I can say with certain degree of confidence that Yes, we can! As requested by few of our readers, I have been doing some online classes and it has been going very ... More About: History , Online , Learning , Learn
Teermanam Adavu Eleventh Variation
2009-01-09 19:15:00 Here is the explanation of the eleventh variation. The Bols (sollukettu) are Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai. I shall post the video soon. 1.Be in Ardhamandala. Keep your hands in Natyarambhe position. Natyarambhe is a position when the hands are stretched out sideways, elbows slightly bent and not dropping down and the palms in Pataka hasta. ... More About: Video , Learning
Abhinaya Expert Padamabhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan
2009-01-08 17:50:00 This an interview by Ranjani Saigal published on Lokavani.com. While the art of Bharatanatyam dates back to over 2000 years, the tradition in its current form was reestablished only around the time of the freedom movement. Padmabhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan was the first non-devadasi girl to learn this art form and perform it on stage. She ... More About: Learning , Expert , Guest
Teermanam Adavu Tenth Variation (video)
2009-01-04 22:28:00 Now this step is a combination of the earlier steps. Such combinations are very often used to end the jathis or a sequence of nritta (pure dance). Here it is the combination of seventh, eight and the ninth variation. The bols are Tai Dhit Dhit Tai, Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai, Tai Tai Tai Dhit ... More About: Video , Dance , Classes , Learning
Samputa Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-06-06 23:02:00 When the fingers in Chakra hasta are bent in such a way that there is a hollow at the center of the palm we get the Samputa Hasta. lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka of Samputa Varvacgade sampute cha samputah krah iritaha It says that Samputa is used to denote 1. Concealment of objects. It can be ... More About: Double , Classes , Learning , Hand
TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step (video)
2008-06-04 18:34:00 This is the final post for Tattimetti Adavu. I am sure with so much of variations given, we can still derive a few more with our imagination. Read the explanation of the following video here. More About: Video , Classes , Learning , Step , Steps
TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step
2008-06-03 20:52:00 This step is slightly different from the earlier ones. The Bols are the same Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha. Lets take a look at how the sixth step is different. 1. Be in ardhamandal posture. Place your hands close to the chest in Tripataka . 2. Jump on your toes. Hands are in Tripataka hasta ... More About: Learning , Step , Steps
TattiMetti Adavu in Fifth Step (video)
2008-05-30 15:24:00 Here is the Video for the fifth step. For all the steps 1-5 the leg movements are the same. In all the videos the leg movements are shown so that it is easy for your reference. Read the explanation of the fifth step here. More About: Classes , Learning , Step , Steps
Tattimetti Adavu Fifth step
2008-05-28 15:02:00 In the fifth step of TattiMetti Adavu the leg movements are the same. Here the torso bends side ways. The Bols are Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha. Watch the video here. 1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripatka held close to the chest. 2. Tap your right leg. The right hand ... More About: Classes , Learning , Step , Steps
TattiMetti Adavu Fourth step (Video)
2008-05-23 05:54:00 The fourth step of Tattimetti Adavu is a combination of the first and the third step. Read both the explanation to understand better. More About: Video , Learning , Step
Tattimetti Adavu Fourth step
2008-05-20 19:40:00 Hope you are now well acquainted with the steps 1-3. Because the fourth step is the combination of the first and the third step. 1. Be in Ardhamandala with hands held in Tripataka close to the chest. 2. Now for the first part of Tat tai Ta Ha, repeat the steps 2 to 5 from the First ... More About: Learning , Step
Kilaka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-05-20 05:32:00 When both the little fingers interlock each other we get the Kilaka Hasta. Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses) snehe namranulape cha kilako viniyujyate The shloka says that this kilaka hasta is used to denote A feeling of Love and affection Funny talks, hilarious conversation etc More About: Double , Learning , Mudras , Hand
Pasha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-05-17 01:55:00 When the both the hands in Tamrachuda are interlocked with one another we get the Pasha hasta. Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses) Anyonyakalahe pashe shrinkhalayam niyujyate The shloka says that the pasha hasta is used to denote Internal fights or Quarrels A String A Chain More About: Dance , Double , Learning , Mudras , Hand
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 , Step
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 , Step , 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
More articles from this author: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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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