A 107 paragraph long inscription on the walls of the Vimanam records the contributions of Raja Raja Chola and his sister Kundavai to the Thanjavur temple. The temple stands within a fort‚ whose walls are later additions built in the 16th century. The towering vimanam is about 200 feet in height and is referred to as Dakshina Meru. The octogonal Shikharam rests on a single block of granite weighing 81 tons. It is believed that this block was carried up a specially built ramp built from a site 6 kilometeres
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Dance Dance; a body of expression‚ a medium of communication‚ happiness and love. Dance is my passion. I am a trained Bharata Natyam dancer. I am proud to be an Indian because of its rich culture and heritage. In Bharata Natyam Bha i.e Bhaava (expression)‚ Ra i.e Ragha (rhythm) and Ta i.e Taal (beat) are the basic components of a dance. There are seven different classical dance forms in india – Bharata Natyam‚ Kuchipudi‚ Kathakali‚ Odissi‚ Mohiniattam‚ Manipuri and Kathak. I am blessed to be
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Indian Classical Dance Friedrich Nietzsche once said “I would only believe in a God who knows how to dance.” This quote shows the power of dancing and all it has to offer. There are many different dance forms throughout the world. Most of us are accustomed to the most popular forms such as Salsa‚ Break dancing‚ Ballroom dancing‚ Ballet‚ Hip-Hop dancing but apart from all these dancing there are many other dance forms that are not so known. History has proven that dancing has always been the main
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Topic: Prostitution Brinda S Prostitution is often regarded as the world’s oldest profession. It has existed since time immemorial and probably will continue to do so. Indian culture with its vast diversities is no exception. On one hand it has condemned prostitutes by ostracizing them and on the other hand it has accommodated it as in the case of the devadasi system. It was in this backdrop that I developed an interest to study this inherent contradiction. There are two other reasons for choosing
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Skype in aid of Constructive Developmental Pedagogy of Indian Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam. Introduction: The study endeavours to explore the resourcefulness and accessibility of Bharatanatyam‚ one of the ancient Indian classical dance forms‚ over Internet by using Skype as the medium of communication to impart training. The dance form is to be learnt‚ experienced and shared over Internet‚ through e-learning. In today’s world‚ Internet has become an integral part of our day-to-day
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American and Indian Musical Theatre Musical Theatre is one of the popular type of live theatre in America. Broadway New York City is where the musical theatre is centered at. However‚ it extends tour to many major urban centers in this country. There was a long wait before the musical theatre in America got its own fame. The first musical in America is called The Black Crook. It was produced on September 12‚ 1866 at a New York stage. It was the largest production of theatrical performance the America
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Saguna and Nirguna Bhakti in Classical dance forms. Bhakti means devotion. Bhakti can be categorised into Saguna and Nirguna. Saguna Bhakti means form of God‚ with ’living’ attributes. Nirguna Bhakti means form of God‚ with "sleeping’ attributes. Bhakti is always Saguna... there can’t be a nirguna Bhakti !!!. For I think Meditation and Mantra can be Saguna or Nirguna. But bhakti is always Saguna‚ as one’s deity has attributes with whom the bhakta falls in love. There is never a Bhakti or
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well in my Arangetram. It struck me then‚ that people around me‚ were so enthusiastic and hopeful‚ and were expecting me to live up to their expectations and give them immense happiness‚ by giving my best in my Arangetram. My journey‚ as a Bharatanatyam
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Bharata Natyam Bharatanatyam is the most popular of Indian dances and belongs to the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. Its antiquity is well established. In the past it was practised ad performed in the temples by a class of dancers known as the devadasis. It was a part of the religious rituals and has a long and hoary past. The kings and the princely courts patronised the temples‚ as well as the various traditions sustaining the dance form. The salient features of Bharatanatyam are movements conceived
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at nursing homes. Additionally‚ I spend about an hour a day just reading my favorite book at the moment. At least once a week I go to the studio and dance. I dance an ancient Indian classical art form called Bharatanatyam‚ hip hop‚ and also various Bollywood styles. Specifically‚ Bharatanatyam is my favorite and closest to my heart. This is the activity I like the best and there are so many reasons pertaining to why this is so. I started this ancient and difficult dance form at the age of five and
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