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Jathi is a sequence of rhythmic syllables in a structured pattern recited by a Nattuvanar. It forms the backbone of the pure dance (nritta) segments, guiding the dancer’s footwork concluding with a sequence called a theermanam Example: "Tha Jam Thari Thaka Tha; Thaka Jam Thari Thaka Thai Tha Jam Thari Thaka Jam Thari Tha, Dhi, KTKTKTRKTtom" in Rupaka Chapu Talam

Jaathi is a time measure which dictates the number of beats assigned to a single rhythmic unit. There are 5 Jaathis: Tisram (3 beats): e.g., Tha Ki Ta Chatusram (4 beats): e.g., Tha Ka Dhi Mi Khandam (5 beats): e.g., Tha Ka Tha Ki Ta Mishram (7 beats): e.g., Tha Ki Ta Tha Ka Dhi Mi Sankeernam (9 beats): e.g., Tha Ka Dhi Mi Tha Ki Ta Tha Ka Dhi Mi Jaathi decides the value of Laghu. According to the value of the jaathi,Laghu will be called Jaathi= 3 counts, Trisra Laghu Jaathi

Bharathanatyam is one of the oldest Indian classical dance forms widely practiced. Name Meaning: The name is often broken down into four core elements: Bha: Bhava (Expression) ​Ra: Raga (Melody/Music) ​Ta: Tala (Rhythm) ​Natyam: Dance Bharatanatyam also gets its name from Bharata Muni,the author of Natya Shastra. Two major texts on Bharatanatyam are NatyaShastra by Bharat Muni Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikeshwar

Talam: Chathusra ekam Composer: Mahakavi Bharathiar Dikkukal yettum chidari (2 avarthanam) Dikkukal yettum sidari || .... Thakka || Dheem tharikida Dheem Tharikida, Dheem Tharikida dheem || - 2 times Dikkukal yettum sidari sidhari sidhari (Pakka malaikal udainthu -vellam Paayuthu paayuthu paayuthu Dhaam THarikida tham tharikita tham tharikita tham ) 2 times Pakka malaikal udainthu -vellam Paayuthu paayuthu paayuthu (andam saayuthu, saayuthu saayuthu) -3 times pei kondu ,3 a

Ragam: Naattai Talam: Aadhi Composer: Arunagirinaadhar kaiththala niRaikani appamodu avalpori (kaiththala niRaikani appamodu avalpori kappiya karimugan ...... adipENi)-2 times (katridum adiyavar buddhiyil uRaibava kaRpagam enavinai ...... kadidhEgum)-2 times (maththamum madhiyamum vaiththidum aranmagan maRporu thiraLbuya ...... madhayAnai)-2 times (maththaLa vayiRanai uththami pudhalvanai mattavizh malarkodu ...... paNivEnE)-2 times (mutht

Ragam: Shankarabharanam Talam: Chathusra ekam. Composer : Saint Thyagarajar Varaleela gana lola ( 5 avartanam) varalIla gAnalOla sura pAla suguNa jAla bharita nIlagala hrdAlaya shruti mUla sukaruNAlavAla pAlayasu mAm (varalIlA)---- 2 times sura vandita Apta brnda vara mandara dhara sundara kara kundaradanaindumukha sanandana nuta nanda nandana indirAvara (Music 4 avartanam) (muni) cintanIya svAnta narakAntaka nigamAnta carana sukAnta kushala vAntara hitad

Categories: Abhinaya means expression Abhinaya Darpana categorised Abhinaya into 4 types 1. Aangika Abhinaya 2. Vaachika Abhinaya 3. Aaharya Abhinaya 4. Saatvika Abhinaya Explanation: Aangika Abhinaya : Angikam means body.Expreasing through body movements or through limbs of the body is called Aangika Abhinaya Eg: Hastas Vaachika Abhinaya : Vaachikam means Language.Expressing through language is called Vaachika Abhinaya. Eg: songs, dialogues Aaharya Abhinaya : Aaharyam means.

Explanation: Aadhi Talam is the short name for Chathusra Jaathi Triputa Talam Angas of Aadhi Talam are 1-- Laghu and 2-- Drutham Laghu has 4 counts(Chathusra jaathi),Dhrutham is a constant having 2 counts Laghu : Tapping and counting of fingers Drutham: Tapping and flipping of hand Total Aksharam of Aadhi Talam(one Avarthanam/Cycle)= 8 Notation/Symbol: Laghu - Standing line- | Dhrutham - Circle - O |4 O2 O2 Laghu Dhrutham

Shloka: “Aangikam Bhuvanam Yasya Vachikam Sarva vaangmayam Aahaaryam Chandra thaaradi Tham Numaha Saathvikam Shivam” Meaning: Aangikam Bhuvanam -------------Whose body is the entire universe Yasya Vaachikam -----------------Whose words Sarva Vaangmayam -------------are all literature and sound Aahaaryam Chandra Thaaradhi ---- Whose jewellery are the moon and the stars Tham Numah ------------------- To you we bow Saathvikam Shivam ----------O pure Lord Shiva who holds the Chin

Thatti kumbidudhal or Namaskaram is a prayer a dancer does before and after dancing We do thattikumbidudal or Namaskaram to Thankyou and Sorry to Mother Earth. Thank you because ,she has given us a place to dance, Sorry because we are stomping on her while dancing We do 3 Namaskaram 1 - Over the head for God 2 - infront of forehead for Guru 3 - infront of chest for audience

Shloka: “Suswarascha Suroopascha Sookshma Nakshatra Devathaha Kinkinya Kaamsyarachitha Ekaikaangulikaantharam Bhandiyaaneelasoothrena Granthibischa Dridampunaha Shathadwayam Shathamvaapi Paadayornaatyachaarini“ Explanation: 1. Suswarascha – makes pleasant sound 2. Suroopascha - well shaped 3. Sookshma - small bells 4. Nakshatra Devathaha - signs of presiding star deities 5. Ekaikaangulikaantharam - made of bronze fixed at finger distance

Shloka: “Javaha Sthiratwam Rekha cha Bhramari Drishti Shramaha Medha Shraddha Vacho Geetham Paathra praanaa Dasha Smruthaha” Explanation: 1. Javaha - Agility of a dancer 2. Sthirathwam - Steadiness 3. Rekha - Clean graceful lines 4. Brahmari - Perfecting circular movements 5. Drishti - Eye movements 6. Shramaha - Hardwork and Perseverence 7. Medha - Intelligence 8. Shradha - Devotion/Focus 9. Vacho - Art of

The Nattuvanar plays a crucial role in Bharathanatyam.This position is integral to the performance, guiding the dancers through the intricate rhythms and movements of the dance. Below are some key aspects of the Nattuvanar's role: Role and Responsibilities Conductor of the Performance: The Nattuvanar acts as the conductor, leading the dancers and ensuring synchronization with the music. Master of Rhythm: They are responsible for maintaining the tala (rhythm) and providing the

Margam is a structured performance format in Bharathanatyam. It serves as a traditional repertoire that showcases the dancer's technical skills, emotional expression, and aesthetic appeal. Components of Margam The Margam typically consists of several sections, each with its own significance and style: Thodaya mangalam : Collection of quartets from different kritis as a praise on a particular deity,adapted from bhajana sampradaya by adding jathis to suit a Bharathanatyam pres

Angas of tala determine how each tala is executed through specific movements. Triyangam (3 Angas) Shadangam (6 angas) Triyangam with anga symbols Anudrutham: One strike Drutham: One strike, one flip Laghu: One strike followed by finger counts Anudrutham U - 1/4 matra Dhrutham O - ½ matra Laghu | - 1 matra Pancha Laghu Chathusra Laghu : 1 beat 3 counts : 4 Aksharas Trisra Laghu : 1 beat 2 counts : 3 Aksharas Khanda Laghu : 1 beat 4 counts : 5 A

Asamyutha Hasta Viniyoga: Video Reference: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk92Ol0L2DKkftWOr1csi_R_GsIpl9Z84&si=qv0aQRglAG0icQb5 Samyutha Hasta Viniyoga: Video Reference: https://youtu.be/7zNilfUkZoI?si=OO3OASFm7mQDIqRc

The Natya Shastra (attributed to Sage Bharata) Abhinaya Darpana (by Nandikeshwara) Sangita Ratnakara (by Sarangadeva) Epics and Tamil Literature: Silappatikaram (by Ilango Adigal) Manimekalai (by Seethalai Sattanar) Tevaram (Shaivite saints) and the Divya Prabandham (Vaishnavite saints) Fine arts: Fine arts refers to art forms created primarily for their aesthetic value and intellectual beauty, Examples: A canvas painting, a classical dance performance, a marble statue.

Shloka: “Sabhaa kalpatarurbhaati vedashaakhopashobhitah | Shaastrapushpasamaakeerno vidvat bhramara samyutah || “ Meaning Sabhaa kalpatarurbhaati: The assembly (Sabha) shines like the Kalpavriksha (the divine tree that fulfills desires). Vedashaakhopashobhitah: It is adorned with the branches of the Vedas. Shaastrapushpasamaakeerno: It is filled with the flowers of Shastras (scriptures). Vidvat bhramara samyutah: It is surrounded by scholars who are like bees surrounding the

The Sanskrit word Karana means "doing" or "action." They are officially documented in the Natya Shastra (the ancient Indian treatise on performing arts written by Sage Bharata). According to the Natya Shastra, a Karana is formed by the simultaneous combination of three elements: 1. Nritta Hasta: Specific hand gestures. 2. Chari: Movements of the lower body and legs. 3. Sthana: The basic standing posture or torso position. .There are exactly 108 Karanas described in the Natya