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Baandhavahasta ( Various types of hand gestures showing bond within the family ) Introduction: Baandhavahasta Hasta mudra is an important part of bharatanatyam dance  and these different types of hasta mudra help us to convey (   feelings or emotions ) which   is one of the most beautiful attribute of Indian classiical dance forms namely ( Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya ). These several types of hasta mudra are important for dance compositions and they are also known as Bandhu Hastas . As per Abhinaya Darpan there are 11 baandhav hasta. Each hasta mudra denotes relationship  between the family. One of the most attracting features of Indian Classical dance is the use of hand gestures. To convey inner feelings (  hasta mudra or hand gestures ) are used in Indian Classical Dance Forms. There are 10 different types of hasta mudras   mentioned in baandhavahasta with their respective names : Dampatihasta Matrahasta Pitrahasta Shavshruha...

Introduction : Bhramari Bheda “ Bhramari” is meant by taking a turn. This movement is possible only through foot. Thererfore, bhramari bheda is kept under the pada- karma. In Natyashastra there is no description of bhramari bheda but it is acquired from various shastra grantha. In Abhinaya Darpan there are total 7 types of bhramari bheda with their names ; Utlupt Chakrabhramari Garudbhramari Ekpaadbhramari Kunchitbhramari Aakaashbhramari Angabhramari     Brhamarilashnama Shloka Bhramayara    Lakshargaayantra    Vadye    Laksharagbheda : Utluptbhramari     Chakrabhramari    Garudbhramari | Tathaikpadbhramari   Kunchitbhramari    Tathaa Aakaashbhramari     Chaitra    Tthaangbhramariti   Cha | Bhrmayara : Spta    Vigyeya     Natyashastravisharadae :   According to the Acharya of ‘Natyashastra’ there will be a short description of seven types of bhramari bheda ( within the dance ) and their purpose.   Utplutbhramari Shloka Rithatava    Smaabhyaama    ...

Dashaavataarhasta ( Ten inner soul of Lord Vishnu perform by hasta mudra ) Introduction Dashaavatar hasta refers to the ten ( inner) souls of Vishnu ( God of Hindu ) perform by various hasta mudra. Vishnu is said to get off in form of a soul to show cosmic( artificial )  arrangement. The word Dashaavatar is identified from das means ‘ten’ and avatar means ‘soul ’which is equal to personification.  ‘Dashaavataar’ is explained with several hast mudras with their respective names. Matsyaavatarhasta Kurmaavatarhasta Narsinghavatarhasta Vammavatarhasta Parshuramavatarhasta Ramchandravatarhasta Balramavatarhasta Krishnavatarhasta Kalakyavatarhasta   Matsyaavatarhasta Shloka     Matsyahasta    Dashiyitva    Tattat : Skadhsamau    Karau |     Dhrito    Matsyaavatarhasya   Hasta     Ityamithiyate |   Meaning of Matsyavatarhasta When your both hands holding Matsya hasta mudra and lifted equal to shoulder is called Matsya avatar hasta.    Kurmavatarh...

Chaari Bheda ( different types of foot work in Bharatanatyam ) Introduction: Chaari Bheda Chaari means ‘foot’ and bheda means’movement’. Similar to neck movements, the variations in walking style  (foot ) work is known as chaari bheda. Foot work is important part of bharatanatyam which is equal to gati bheda (different types of  speed in walking of living creatures ). Chaari bheda is based on various movements using one foot. ‘Abihanya Darpan’ describes 8 variations in chaari bheda in ‘ Natya Shastra’ by Acharya Nandikeshwar . Natyashastra lists 32 varieities of chaari bheda in two groups of 16 each. The Abhinaya Darpan, secondry education book describing gestures ( movements of hands to express feelings), postures ( arrangement of body  ) and movements ( change  in position ) . There are 8 different types of foot work mentioned in ‘Chaari Bheda’ with their respective names: Chaarichalan Chankramanam Sarnam Vegini Kuthanam Luthitam Lolitam Vishamsachar   Cha...

Chaari Bheda ( different types of foot work in Bharatanatyam ) Introduction: Chaari Bheda Chaari means ‘foot’ and bheda means’movement’. Similar to neck movements, the variations in walking style  (foot ) work is known as chaari bheda. Foot work is important part of bharatanatyam which is equal to gati bheda (different types of  speed in walking of living creatures ). Chaari bheda is based on various movements using one foot. ‘Abihanya Darpan’ describes 8 variations in chaari bheda in ‘ Natya Shastra’ by Acharya Nandikeshwar . Natyashastra lists 32 varieities of chaari bheda in two groups of 16 each. The Abhinaya Darpan, secondry education book describing gestures ( movements of hands to express feelings), postures ( arrangement of body  ) and movements ( change  in position ) . There are 8 different types of foot work mentioned in ‘Chaari Bheda’ with their respective names: Chaarichalan Chankramanam Sarnam Vegini Kuthanam Luthitam Lolitam Vishamsachar   Cha...

Dhrishti Bheda ( Different types of eye movements ) Introduction : Dhrishti Bheda Dhrishti means ‘eye’ and Bheda means ‘movements’. Dhrishti bheda is based on  different types of eye movements and how we move our eyes. Similarly various types of eye movements plays an important role in daily part of life. Movements of eyes carries their own (Unique ) idendification and help us to understand important characters of eyes carrying in different manner such as (for observing someone’s skill, what kind of mood the character is in and  understanding what the other person is thinking ). There are 7 different types of eye movements mentioned in dhrishti bheda with their names: Sam Alokik Sachi Pralokit Molit Ullokit Anuvrita   Samdhrishti Shloka             Vikshanam   Surnarireivata    Sanandam   Samvishanam   Meaning of Samdrishti Bheda Looking straight lika a goddess and no movements of eyes is called called samsdhrishti-bheda.   Viniyog of Samdhrishti Bheda ...

Introduction : Nayak-Nayika According to human behaviour Shastrakaron explained the difference in behaviour of ‘Men’ and ‘Women’ which are called as nayak-nayika bheda. A brief information is found on nayak-nayika bheda in ‘natyashastra’ of bharat. Nayak ( Good behavior of men ) Qualities of good man- Helpful, knowledgeable, respecting other women. According to the nayika man who is of jolly mood, a clever, disciplined person is called ‘Nayak’. According to behavior of men, clarification of nayak is done on this basis :- Dhirodata ( according to behavior ) : The nayak who is free from doing mistake, very serious, good behavioured , joyfull, showing sorrow in someone’s death, patient, stable, self-respect, helping hand and faithful to his married wife is called dhirodaa. Eg : Lord Ram and Buddha.   Dhirodwat : Ego, attitude, showing money, cleverness, show off is called dhirodwat. Eg : Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Kansa are ‘nayak’ are under this category.   Dhirolalit : T...