India is known for its rich cultural legacy. Performing arts like classical dances are integral parts of. This is a mega-post which cover the details of all classical dances in India. Origin of classical dances Most of the classical dance forms originated in temples. Worshipping was the main aim.

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Although every dance form evolved from different regions, their roots are the same. The roots can be traced from the Sanskrit text – ‘Natya Shastra’. The first compilation of Natya Shastra is dated between 200BCE and 200CE. As time passed, artists improvised many classical dances which resulted in the present day forms. Today, Indian classical dances are very popular dance all over the world. Rasanubhuti: The 8 Rasas The Rasanubhuti is the ultimate aim of these dance forms.

Natya Shastra speaks of Eight Rasas. They are as following. • Shringar: Love • Hasya: Humorous • Karuna: Sorrow • Raudra: Anger • Veer: Heroism • Bhayanak: Fear • Bibhats: Disgust • Adbhoot: Wonder Note: Later Abhinav Gupta added a ninth one to it, Shanta: Peace. What are classical dances? Unlike folk dances, classical dances are all about technicalities and strict rules. Acharya Nandikeshawara’s ‘Abhinaya Darpan’ and Sharangdev’s ‘Sangeeth Ratnakar’ (Nartanadhyaya), along with the Natya Shastra forms the foundation of technicalities of all the classical dance forms (which includes their body movements, rasa, bhava etc). There are Nine Classical Dances as recognized by Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Let’s have a look at these classical dances – one by one.

Bharatnatyam A dance that encompasses Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal is ‘Bharatanatyam’. Also called as ‘Sadir’, it was conventionally performed by Devadasis (girls offered to God in the temple) in Hindu Temples of South India. Thus, also known as ‘Dasiattam’. Developed in the Tanjore and other regions of South India prominently Tamil Nadu, this could possibly be the Oldest Classical Dance form of India (around 2000 years old). It follows the convention of Natya Shastra in true spirit. Abhinaya Darpan and Sangeet Ratnakar guide the technique and grammar of body movements.

The word meaning of Bharatnatyam • Bha: Bhava which means emotions • Ra: Rag meaning musical notes. • Ta: Taal meaning the Rhythm. • Natyam: The Sanskrit word for Drama.

The evidence of Bharatanatyam • Silappatikaram (where its existence was mentioned in this ancient Tamil epic). • Brihaddeshwara temple was a major center for Bharatnatyam since 1000CE. • The Gopurams of Chidambaram display the poses of Bharatnatyam, chaaris, and Karanas that are carved in the stones. The makeup used for Bharatanatyam • Immense and charismatic makeup (hair as a single bun is tied just before the plaits). • The eye-catching costume (bright colored Sari- today the costume comes in 7 pieces that are worn simply, for men – dhoti). • Glowing ornaments. The repertoire of Bharatanatyam • Alarippu – Invocation • Jatiswaram – Nritta part • Shabdam – Short compositions with word • Varnam – a story, that includes both Nritta and Nritya • Padam – Religious prayer, Bhajan, Keertanam.

• Thillana – Origin in the Tarana of Hindustani Music • Ends with Mangalam. The music and instruments used for the Bharatanatyam • Carnatic Style, Vocalists Called – Nattuvanar (normally Guru). • Verses are usually in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit. • Mridangam, Nadaswaram, Nattuvangam, Flute, Violin veena etc. Granado Espada Server Files Download. The revival of Bharatanatyam from ancient to modern day platform • Rukmini Devi Arundale created a Renaissance. Before her, this art was almost dead. She raised this art form to a Puritan form.