Found 15 Articles for Performing Arts

Odissi Dance

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:53:30

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Introduction One of India's earliest traditional dance genres, Odissi, can be traced to Natya Shastra, a revered Sanskrit book on performing arts. After obtaining royal backing, it developed further. Odissi was discovered at the Udayagiri Monastery, and the tradition persisted unabatedly until roughly the sixteenth century AD. Woman performing Odissi dance Description-Odissi, also referred to as Orissi in old literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Odisha History & Evolution The Indian state of Odisha is where the Odissi dance style first emerged. One of the eight traditional dance forms in ... Read More

Nayaka–Nayika Bheda

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:49:16

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Introduction The Natyashastra, written by Bharat Muni, who is known for dealing mostly with dance theatre or natya, and whose work dates back to almost the first century B.C., is the primary source of the nayika. Bharata Muni provided the groundwork for the literary tradition that has been carried on by his ancestors in a well-defined manner of examining and categorising the feelings that men and women in love experience, who are referred to as nayaka and nayika. In actuality, a surprising number more were found in the later writings. And regardless of whether one reads the Natyashastra or the ... Read More

Natya, nritta and nritya

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:42:52

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IntroductionThe main criteria of dance should always be followed by Nritta, Nritya, and Natya's motions. When Laya from Nritta is combined with Bhava, it becomes Nritya, and when gestures and acts are added, it becomes Natya. Natya won't be beautiful and successful until there is harmony between the dance's physical motions and the abhinaya's emotional expressions. Each of the top dancers exhibits a flawless fusion of all three in their performances. Rasa bhaavaviheenaantu nrittamityabhidiyate Nritta Nritta, or "pure dance, " is the expression of rhythm via lovely bodily movement. The Bhava and Rasa that underlie the compositions of ... Read More

Mahabharata: In terms of content, characters, and relevance to Indian Theatrical Practice

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:29:10

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Introduction The Pandavas and Kauravas, two branches of the same family, conflict over the control of Hastinapura during the Kurukshetra War, which is the focus of the epic Mahabharata. The Mahabharata is made up of several interconnected short tales rather than one large narrative. It was written by Ganesha, with lyrical content given by Vyasa, who is also a character in the epic. The Mahabharata, which contains the Bhagavad Gita, is one of the most significant works of ancient Indian and even global literature. Indian from Mewar, Rajasthan, Northern India, Ganesa writing the Mahabharat, marked as public domain, ... Read More

Indian Classical Theatre

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:22:45

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Introduction The term Indian classical drama refers to the ancient Indian tradition of dramatic literature and performance. The Indian subcontinent's roots in drama can be traced back to the Rigveda (1200-1500 BCE), which contains several hymns in the form of dialogues or even scenes, as well as hymns that use other literary forms such as animal fables. However, the classical stage of Indian drama begins in the 3rd-4th centuries BCE with the composition of the Natyashastra (lit. The Science of Drama). The highest achievement of Sanskrit literature is considered to be Indian classical drama. Natya ShastraThe Natya Shastra is an ... Read More

Indian Classical Music – Hindustani

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:18:57

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Introduction Hindustani classical music is an ancient and complex musical art form that has been handed down from generation to generation. This style of music allows for freedom and self-expression while still following the fundamental rules and motifs of the genre. It revolves around two primary components: ragas, which are melodic modes, and talas, which are rhythmic cycles. A variety of instruments are used in this form of music, such as plucked stringed instruments like sitar, sarod, santoor, tambura, and tanpura, and wind instruments like shehnai and flute. Hindustani music is still popular today and continues to be an important ... Read More

Dhvani Siddhanta’ of Anandavardhanacharya

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:14:02

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IntroductionIn his work Dhvanyaloka, written in the ninth century, Anandavardhana was the first to present the philosophy of dhvani or suggestion. Although the seeds of this doctrine can be found in the hypotheses of earlier theoreticians. Anandavardhana firmly advised both poets and critics to adhere to the idea, which has since come to be recognised as a crucial principle of criticism in Indian poetics. Lokamani Dahal, Dhvanyaloka of Anand Vardhan, CC0 1.0 What is Anandavardhana’s concept of Dhvani? The erudite refer to this type of poetry as DHVANI, or “Suggestive Poetry, ” where the (conventional) meaning makes itself ... Read More

Cultural History of India

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:06:42

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Introduction The word ‘culture’ is an umbrella term for different aspects of a region and its people. These aspects include language, religion, music, art, dance, food habits, family structure or hierarchy, unique architectures, beliefs, values, and fashion. Indian culture has evolved through time. Its rich culture is shaped by its history of being invaded, colonised and ruled by different communities for thousands of years. Additionally, India’s freedom and development into a democratic country have brought many changes to its culture. Religious Culture The religious and cultural history of India can be traced to 5000 years old Indus River ... Read More

Bhatta Lollata

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 15:00:55

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IntroductionEminent Alamkara school supporters Bhamaha and Dandin took note of Rasa and made passing references to it in their expositions, but Rasa was mostly unknown to Sanskrit poetics for a long time. Perhaps it required the equally compelling idea of "Dhvani" to do the honour of breaking the impasse and filling in certain gaps. Abhinavagupta was the one who truly prepared the road for Rasa to enter the world of poetry with respect. To get Rasa access to the revered realm of philosophical reflections, Bhatta Lollata, Sri Sankuka, and Bhatta Nayaka, however, took various types of attempts long before all ... Read More

Bharata’s Natyashastra

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 24-Feb-2023 14:52:27

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Introduction The Natyashastra, which was penned by Bharata Muni sometime about 500 BC, is the very first piece of literature on singing and drama. The emphasis of Natyashastra was on dance and theatre, with music serving as a support. The words Natya and Shastra are combined to form the title. Here, Natya is the term for dance and theatre technique, while shastra is the term for science. Description-Indian classical dance is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in Hindu musical theatre styles. The supreme version specifies the director-audience relationship, play structure, acting skills, dress and ... Read More

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