Jathi

Mrs.Kokila Muniaswamy
Jun 10
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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

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