Bharathanatyam Adavus
"The Adavus of Bharathanatyam"
The number of Adavus varies according to the Guru, each one may have their own style of teaching.Classification of Adavus:1. Thattadavu (8 steps)Thaalam - Thai ya thaiHasthas - Pathakam2. Naatadavu (8 steps)Thaalam - Thaiyum thattha thaiyum thahaHasthas - Tripathaka, Katakamukha, Alapadma.3. Kuditta Mettu Adavu (5 Steps)Thaalam - Thai ha thai hiHasthas - Katakamukham, Alapadmam.4. Sarukkal Adavu(8 Steps)Thaalam - Thai ha Thai hiHasthas…
Bharathanatyam Mudras - Part 2
Bharathanatyam Mudras are classified into Asamyudha hasthas and Samyudha hasthas referring to single hand gestures and double hand gestures respevctively.If you haven't yet seen the Part 1 of Bharathanatyam mudras including Asamyudha hasthas then click here.
Samyudha Hasthas Anjali - Salutation.Kapotha - Acceptance.Karkatta - Join Together.Swastika - Crocodile.Dola - Hnging hands.Pushpaputa - Handful of flowers.Utsanga - Display of armlets/ Embrace.Shivalinga - Symbol of L…
Bharathanatyam Mudras - Part 1
Mudras are the gestures used symbolically using hands and fingers in the dance.
The mudras used in bharathanatyam are classified into Asamyudha Hasthas and Samyudha Hasthas meaning One-hand gestures and Two-hand gestures respectively.
Asamyudha Hasthas Pathaka - FlagTripathaka - Tri color flag.Ardha pathaka - Half flag.Karthari mukha - Scissor.Mayurakhyo - Peacock.Ardha chandhra - Half moon.Araala - Bent.Shukhathunta - Parrot's head.Mushti - Fist.Shikara - Peak.Kapitha - El…
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