Roots of Bharata Nrityam

Bharat Nrityam, through a path breaking research into the Natya Shastra and the temple sculptures, has revived and brought into practise, a style of dance that had gone into oblivion for almost 600 years. It is the most ... Bharat Nrityam, through a path breaking research into the Natya Shastra and the temple sculptures, has revived and brought into practise, a style of dance that had gone into oblivion for almost 600 years. It is the most ancient style of dance. These are the Nritya Karnas, the basic units of dance movements, codified in the Natya Shastra, the oldest treatise on the art of dramatology in the world. The mother daughter duo explain the significance of this dance style. The body is divided into angaas (parts) and upa angaas (sub parts). They give a demo of the movements of the various angaas along with the Sanskrit shlokas, explain its relevance today, explain how it is also a treatise on physical fitness. ⏱ 37 mins Read More