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Visharu Adavu Eight Step 2008-04-01 06:08:28 This is the last variation of Visharu Adavu. Here we introduce a concept of shoulder pulls. The hands stretched out at the shoulder level is slightly pulled in and then released. The Bols are Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta.
1. Be in Ardhamandala with Hands close to the chest in Katakamukha Mudra.
2. [...] Read more:Eight
Pushpaputa Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-04-05 02:17:54 When both the Palms are joined together at the little finger and slightly hollow at the centre of the Palms. The inner palm facing up.
The other way to look at it would be when two Sarpashirsha is held together we get the Pushpaputa Hasta.
Let take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses)
Neeranjanavidhau variphaladigrahanepi cha
sandhyayamardhyadane [...] Read more:Gesture
Visharu Adavu Sollukettu 2008-04-08 07:15:23 This Audio gives the sollukettu ie Bols or syllables for Visharu Adavu. It is sung in three speeds for the purpose of practice. The Bols are “Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta“
Shivalinga Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-04-08 06:19:18 Hold Ardhacandra in the left hand, palm facing up. Hold shikhara in the right hand and place it on the left hand.
Lets take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses)
viniyogastu tasyeva shivalingastya darshane
The shloka say that this Mudra indicates a Linga of lord Shiva. Linga means sign, mark or symbol. Thus [...] Read more:Gesture
Utsanga Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-04-07 02:31:49 When the right and left palms touches the left and right shoulder respectively in Mrigashirsha mudra we get the Utsanga hasta.
Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses)
Alingena cha Lajjayamangadadipradarshane
balaanaam shikshane chayamutsange yujyate karaha
The shloka says that Utsangha is used to denote
An embrace
To show Modesty, Shyness etc
Display of Armlets and other such ornaments
Coaching children
[...] Read more:Gesture
Malabika Sen dancing on Kalika Stotram 2008-04-11 05:39:33 Hi guys, from now on I shall add some videos that I watch regularly. Just wanted to share with you some of my Favorites.
Today I am adding this video of Malabika Sen, a mesmerizing dancer from Kalamandalam Calcutta. I must have watched this dance nearly 40 -50 times. She is simply Superb. You can [...]
Natta Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-04-11 23:56:56 “Natta” means to stretch and so the Adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tatta Adavu, the Natta adavu involves heel contacts of the feet. Thus word “Nattu” in Tamil is also referred to “Perching of heels”.
With an intention of organizing the posts I have linked all [...]
What is a Padam? 2008-04-15 07:06:06 This is a guest post by Mallika Jayanthi
3rd Century BC marks the first stage of history in which South Indian music was given a definite form and status. Two types of poetic compositions emerged based on set themes and specific situations:
Aham – love poetry: Based on man-woman love maturing in wedded life; dealt with sentiments [...]
Ardhasuchi Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-04-15 06:30:15 If in the Kapitta gesture, the Index finger is kept straight and the thumb is slightly moved up, we Ardhasuchi hand gesture.
lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka of Ardhasuchi
Ankure pakshishavaade bruhatkite niyujyate
It says that Ardhasuchi is used to denote
Sprouts
Chicks or small ones of the birds
Big Worms Read more:Gesture
Vyagraha Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-04-15 06:17:00 When the hands are held like paws of a tiger we get Vyagraha Hasta.
Lets take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses)
vyadhe bheke markatecha
suktau sanyujyate karaha
Shloka says that such a gesture is used to denote
A Tiger
A frog
An Ape
Nacre. Nacre is crystalline aragonite or calcium carbonate. Shellfish and mollusks excrete it when they are exposed [...] Read more:Gesture
Kataka Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-04-16 01:40:52 While in the Simhamukha hand gesture, the Middle finger and the ring finger is bent to form an arch. Also the thumb is slightly bent. Thus a “C” shape is formed with the Middle finger, Ring finger and the thumb. The other fingers are Erect.
This Hasta can be used to denote:
A Bracelet
Holding of [...] Read more:Gesture
Interrelation of Arrested movements and Moving Sculptures 2008-04-22 05:14:43 This is a guest post by Suparna Banerjee
‘Vinatu nrityashastrena citrasutram sudurvidam’
In Visnudharmottara Purana, it is stated that it is very difficult to attain the knowledge of chitrasutram without nrityashastra. This statement underlines the interrelationship between the dynamic and the static arts. In both sculpture and dance, the human body is the vehicle of [...] Read more:Moving
, Sculptures
TattiMetti Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-04-28 12:59:07 In this Adavu “Tatti ” means to tap and “Metti ” means an heal contact with the floor. For Metti one must first be on the toes (either a jump on the toes or just striking a toe). Then flatten the feet while the toes are already firm on the ground. TattiMetti is one of [...]
TattiMetti Adavu First Step 2008-04-28 12:55:38 I am posting the explanation of the first step of TattiMatti Adavu. The Bols for this Adavu is 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 hand is stretched out with Tripataka facing up [...] Read more:First
TattiMitti Adavu First step (Video) 2008-05-03 11:16:22 Lets watch the video of the first step. Also take a look at the explanation and photos here. Read more:First
TattiMetti Adavu Second step 2008-05-06 12:04:00 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 [...] Read more:Second
TattiMetti Adavu Second step (Video) 2008-05-07 10:03:02 The second step is only an extension of the first step. Read the explanation of the second step here. Read more:Second
TattiMetti Adavu Third step (Video) 2008-05-11 17:26:45 Watch the third step and also read the explanation for any further clarification on Mudras and movements.
TattiMetti Adavu Third Step 2008-05-10 17:32:10 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. [...]
Kartariswastika Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-13 11:10:33 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. Read more:Gesture
Katakavardhana Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-12 22:10:13 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 Read more:Gesture
Shankha Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-14 12:01:41 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 [...] Read more:Gesture
Pasha Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-16 18:55:00 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 Read more:Gesture
Chakra Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-15 23:28:36 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 [...] Read more:Gesture
Kilaka Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-19 22:32:08 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 Read more:Gesture
Tattimetti Adavu Fourth step 2008-05-20 12:40:53 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 [...]
TattiMetti Adavu Fourth step (Video) 2008-05-22 22:54:18 The fourth step of Tattimetti Adavu is a combination of the first and the third step. Read both the explanation to understand better.
Tattimetti Adavu Fifth step 2008-05-28 08:02:19 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.
1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripatka held close to the chest.
2. Tap your right leg. The right hand is placed below the [...] Read more:Fifth
TattiMetti Adavu in Fifth Step (video) 2008-05-30 08:24:32 Here is the Video for the fifth step. For all the steps 1-5 the leg movements are the same. In all the video
s the leg movements are shown so that it is easy for your reference. Read the explanation of the fifth step here. Read more:Fifth
TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step (video) 2008-06-04 11:34:33 This is the final post for Tattimetti Adavu. I am sure with some much of variations given, we can still derive a few more with our imagination.
Read the explanation of the following video
here. Read more:Sixth
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