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Hamsasye Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-08 06:59:55 In Hamsasye the Thumb and the Index finger touch each other at the tips, while the other fingers are straight, separated and stretched. Hamsasye means a Swan’s Beak.
Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses) of this Mudra.
Shloka is as follows
mangalye sutrabandhe cha upadesha vinishchaye
romanche mouktikadau cha deepavartiprasarane
nishkashe mallikadau cha chitre tallekhane tatha
deshecha jalabhanbhe [...] Read more:Gesture
Visharu Adavu Third Step (Video) 2008-03-07 02:33:51 Watch the Video for the third variation of Visharu and see how we move in a semicircle track. It can also be done straight in one line. Both are correct. You can also read the explanation of the Third step to understand about the Mudras and leg positions involved.
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Visharu Adavu Third Step 2008-03-05 20:13:12 This is the description for the third step in Visharu Adavu. You can also watch the Video of the third step.
In Visharu adavu there are number of variation in stretching the hands. Do not restrict yourself. Expand your stretches. Hold the mudras correctly. Look where your hands move. Also donot forget to smile. This will [...]
Bhramara Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-05 06:22:55 When the Index finger in the Katakamukha mudra, is placed in between the middle finger and the thumb we get the Bhramara mudra. The Index finger can also be curled and placed. Bhramara looks like a Bee and thus it is called Bee shaped.
Lets look at the viniyogas shloka(uses) and its meaning
The shloka is [...] Read more:Gesture
Anjali Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-04 10:52:27 When both the palms in Pataka are joined together we get the Anjali Mudra. In fact in the Indian culture this Mudra is very often used for greeting people.
Viniyoga shloka (in sanskrit) and the meaning :
Devataguruvipranam namaskareshavanukramat
karyaha shiromukhorastho viniyoganjalirbudhaihi
This mudra is used to offer salutation to the God, Elders, Teachers and a Brahmin. The Anjali [...] Read more:Gesture
Visharu Adavu Second Step 2008-03-03 10:41:12 Here is the second variation of Visharu Adavu. The leg movements will remain the same throughout this Adavu, only the hands keep varying. Watch the video for Visharu Adavu second step here.
1. Be in Ardhamandala, with hands held close to the chest in Katakamukha.
2. Starting with the right side, stretch your right hand below the [...] Read more:Second
Sandamsha Hand gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-03 01:46:55 Sandamsha involves closing and opening of fingers. It means all the finger get closer touching each other at the tip and then open up separating.
Lets study the viniyogas Samdamsha hasta :
Sandamsha means a Pincer. (It is also called as Chimta or Pakkad in some parts of India)
A belly
Offerings made [...]
Shukatunda Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-03 01:19:10 When the Ring finger of the Arala mudra is bent we get Shukatunda Hasta.
Shukatunda is used to denote the following:
Shukatunda literally means a Parrots Head
A shooting of an arrow
A spear
Remembering one’s Abode
Saying of Mystic things
A violent mood Read more:Gesture
Visharu Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-02-29 03:17:15 Visharu Adavu involves swinging of hands in different directions ie sideways, up and down. Leg movements are simple and straight in one line. A Concept of shoulder pulls is also introduced later here. This Adavu is also called as Mardita adavu or Paraval adavu. The mudras used are Alapadma, katakamukha, Tripataka and Pataka. The sollukettu [...]
Natta Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-02-29 03:05:11 “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”. So get ready for some stretching and synchronization of hands [...]
Visharu Adavu Fourth Step 2008-03-12 21:13:29 Hope you are finding these lessons interesting. The fourth step will introduce you to a new hand gesture called Dola. It is a part of Samyukta Hasta. This is a very popular step used in many dance items.
The Bols are the same Ta Tai Tai Ta Dhit Tai Tai Ta. Let see how this [...]
Dola Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-12 12:51:55 When the pataka hasta is placed to the sides of the thigh we get the Dola hasta. The most important aspect is how the elbows are held. See to it that the elbow bone face down and the inner side of elbows face up. The inner side of the Palm in pataka hasta face the [...] Read more:Gesture
Kapota Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-11 05:17:28 When the Anjali Mudra is slightly bulging at the knuckles of the palm we get the Kapota Hasta. In this gesture the palms touch each other only at the Tips and the base of the palm. The center is cupped.
Lets take look the Viniyoga shloka (uses) of the Kapota Hasta
Praname guru sambhashe
vinayange kruteshvayam
The shloka [...] Read more:Gesture
Navarasa- The Nine Moods 2008-03-10 05:43:12 Learning Navarasa is an important session for a student of dance. Here the teacher explains about different facial expressions, how and when it is used. It is the most exciting session for the students to make funny faces. Imagine a mother busy in the kitchen and her child spills a bottle of oil on [...] Read more:Moods
The Relevance of a Guru 2008-03-09 03:18:15 This is a guest post by Minakshi Ajay
The guru-shishya relationship has been the sacred cornerstone of our religious and educational traditions in general and music as well as dance education in particular. Our religious and historical tomes abound with stories and themes of guru bhakti. There are several instances of characters from our rich [...]
Visharu Adavu Fourth Step (Video) 2008-03-14 04:41:53 This Visharu Adavu step is one of the popular steps in the dance items. I believe the beauty of this step mainly depends on the Dola hasta. If this Dola is not held perfectly the charm is lost. Work on the Dola hasta before learning this step. It can also be done without the Dola [...]
Mukula Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-17 02:40:03 Mukula means a Bud. When all the five finger are brought together and touch each other at the tip, we get the Mukula hasta.
Lets see what the viniyaga shloka has to say :
kumude bhojane panchabane mudradidharane
nabhao cha kadalipushpe yujyate mukulah karaha
This sloka talks about the various uses of Mukula. It can denote the following :
A [...] Read more:Gesture
Visharu Adavu Fifth Step (Video) 2008-03-19 03:28:55 Lets watch the video of the fifth step. If you went breathless reading the explanation on this step, this video will surely give you some relief. Read more:Fifth
Visharu Adavu Fifth Step 2008-03-18 12:48:03 The fifth step is an extension of the fourth step. This step involves some turns at regular intervals.
1. Be in Ardhamandala. With both hands close to the chest in Katakamukha Mudra.
Lets begin the first part of this step. It is just the same like the fourth step.
2. Hands can be held in the same [...] Read more:Fifth
Trishula Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-21 01:27:32 In Sanskrit ‘Tri’ means three and ‘Shula’ means a spear. Thus Trishula is a kind of spear with Three sharp points rather than one. It is one of the popular symbols of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is called also as ‘Trishula Dhara’ ie one who holds the Trishula.
When the Thumb and the little finger are [...] Read more:Gesture
Natta Adavu Sollukettu 2008-03-20 02:24:30 This Audio gives the Bols or syllables for the whole of Natta Adavu. This is sung in three speeds for the purpose of practice. Click here to save on your computer.
The Bols are Tai Yum Tat Tat Tai Hi Ya Ha
Tamrachuda Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-20 01:48:42 When the Index finger of the Suchi Mudra is bent, we get the Tamrachuda hasta. Also while the doing the Mukula hasta, if the Index finger is held like a question mark, we get the Tamrachuda. Tamrachua means a Cock or a Cocks head.
Lets see the Viniyoga shloka
Kukkutadau bake kake ushtre vatse cha lekhane
yujyate tamrachudakhyaha [...] Read more:Gesture
Karkata Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-23 06:52:09 Here the fingers of both the hands are interlocked with each other.
Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses)
Sammuhagamane tundadarshane shankhapurane
anganam motane shakhonnamane cha niyujyate
This verse says that Karkata is used to denote
Arrival of people (Get together)
Showing the Belly
Blowing the counch
Twisting and stretching of Limbs
Bending a branch
[...] Read more:Gesture
Simhamukha Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-25 12:19:54 When the middle finger and the ring finger press against the thumb, while the other fingers are held straight we get the Simhamukha Hasta. Simhamukha means Lion -faced. In the Hindu Mythology lord Narashimha Murthy (an incarnation of Vishnu) has the face of a Lion. He is Known as the “Great Protector” of his [...] Read more:Gesture
Visharu Adavu Sixth Step (Video) 2008-03-24 07:09:08 I guess by this time all of you must have picked up the leg movements. In this Adavu only the hand movements keep changing. Let watch the video and read the explanation . Read more:Sixth
Visharu Adavu Sixth Step 2008-03-24 03:19:03 In the sixth step we use Tripataka mudra. The leg movements are the same as shown in the previous steps. The Bols are Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta.
1. Be in Ardhamandala with hands close to the chest in Tripataka Mudra.
2. Tap your right leg. Hands Stretched to the right side at the [...] Read more:Sixth
Visharu Adavu Seventh Step (Video) 2008-03-27 05:55:19 Lets watch the Seventh step in Visharu Adavu. Also you can read the explanation of the seventh step.
Visharu Adavu Seventh Step 2008-03-26 06:47:25 The seventh step is a combination of the first step and a new set of steps. It can be divided into two parts.
The first part of Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta do the first step of Visharu Adavu.
Then for the second part of Ta Tai Tai Ta, Dhit Tai Tai Ta [...]
Swastika Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-03-29 03:00:43 We get the swastika pose when both the palms in pataka are crossed at the wrists.
lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka: (uses)
sammuhagamane tunda darshane shankha purane
anganam motane shakhonamane cha niyujyate
The shloka says that swastika denotes a Crocodile
My imagination says it can be used
To say “No”
To show a blocked road or a passage
To [...] Read more:Swastika
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Visharu Adavu Eight Step (Video) 2008-04-02 03:32:15 This is the last variation of my post on Visharu Adavu. There are possibilities of bringing in more variation in the hand movements. Think, Imagine and Explore.
Lets watch the eight step of Visharu Adavu. You can read the explanation of the eight Step. Read more:Eight
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