Introduction The Pandavas and Kauravas, two branches of the same family, conflict over the control of Hastinapura during the Kurukshetra War, which is the focus of the epic Mahabharata. The Mahabharata is made up of several interconnected short tales rather than one large narrative. It was written by Ganesha, with lyrical content given by Vyasa, who is also a character in the epic. The Mahabharata, which contains the Bhagavad Gita, is one of the most significant works of ancient Indian and even global literature. Indian from Mewar, Rajasthan, Northern India, Ganesa writing the Mahabharat, marked as public domain, ... Read More

Introduction The term Indian classical drama refers to the ancient Indian tradition of dramatic literature and performance. The Indian subcontinent's roots in drama can be traced back to the Rigveda (1200-1500 BCE), which contains several hymns in the form of dialogues or even scenes, as well as hymns that use other literary forms such as animal fables. However, the classical stage of Indian drama begins in the 3rd-4th centuries BCE with the composition of the Natyashastra (lit. The Science of Drama). The highest achievement of Sanskrit literature is considered to be Indian classical drama. Natya ShastraThe Natya Shastra is an ... Read More

Introduction Hindustani classical music is an ancient and complex musical art form that has been handed down from generation to generation. This style of music allows for freedom and self-expression while still following the fundamental rules and motifs of the genre. It revolves around two primary components: ragas, which are melodic modes, and talas, which are rhythmic cycles. A variety of instruments are used in this form of music, such as plucked stringed instruments like sitar, sarod, santoor, tambura, and tanpura, and wind instruments like shehnai and flute. Hindustani music is still popular today and continues to be an important ... Read More

IntroductionIn his work Dhvanyaloka, written in the ninth century, Anandavardhana was the first to present the philosophy of dhvani or suggestion. Although the seeds of this doctrine can be found in the hypotheses of earlier theoreticians. Anandavardhana firmly advised both poets and critics to adhere to the idea, which has since come to be recognised as a crucial principle of criticism in Indian poetics. Lokamani Dahal, Dhvanyaloka of Anand Vardhan, CC0 1.0 What is Anandavardhana’s concept of Dhvani? The erudite refer to this type of poetry as DHVANI, or “Suggestive Poetry, ” where the (conventional) meaning makes itself ... Read More

Introduction The word ‘culture’ is an umbrella term for different aspects of a region and its people. These aspects include language, religion, music, art, dance, food habits, family structure or hierarchy, unique architectures, beliefs, values, and fashion. Indian culture has evolved through time. Its rich culture is shaped by its history of being invaded, colonised and ruled by different communities for thousands of years. Additionally, India’s freedom and development into a democratic country have brought many changes to its culture. Religious Culture The religious and cultural history of India can be traced to 5000 years old Indus River ... Read More

IntroductionEminent Alamkara school supporters Bhamaha and Dandin took note of Rasa and made passing references to it in their expositions, but Rasa was mostly unknown to Sanskrit poetics for a long time. Perhaps it required the equally compelling idea of "Dhvani" to do the honour of breaking the impasse and filling in certain gaps. Abhinavagupta was the one who truly prepared the road for Rasa to enter the world of poetry with respect. To get Rasa access to the revered realm of philosophical reflections, Bhatta Lollata, Sri Sankuka, and Bhatta Nayaka, however, took various types of attempts long before all ... Read More

Introduction The Natyashastra, which was penned by Bharata Muni sometime about 500 BC, is the very first piece of literature on singing and drama. The emphasis of Natyashastra was on dance and theatre, with music serving as a support. The words Natya and Shastra are combined to form the title. Here, Natya is the term for dance and theatre technique, while shastra is the term for science. Description-Indian classical dance is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in Hindu musical theatre styles. The supreme version specifies the director-audience relationship, play structure, acting skills, dress and ... Read More

Introduction Shankuk, a Bharat Natyashastra lecturer, is mentioned in Abhinavabharati despite his argument not accepted. Sthayibhavas of characters imitated turn into Rasa while actors imitate, viewers deduce Sthayibhavas. He initially debunked the theories of genesis and the richness of creation. Sri Sankuka is greatly influenced by the logic and epistemology of the Nyaya Schools of Indian philosophy. Most of Sri Sankuka’s theory was founded on criticism of Lollata’s Rasa-theory because he did not think highly of most of Lollata’s efforts. Dance Mudra Sri Shankuk and his AnumitivadaA Kashmiri Naiyayika from the ninth century AD, a younger contemporary of Lollata, ... Read More

Introduction The phrase “The Story of the Anklet, ” translated as “Silappadikaram/Cilappatikaran, ” alludes to the anklet known as Silambu that young Tamil women without husbands wore in the past and removed on their wedding day. Consequently, Silambu is a representation of virginity and innocence that later served as the symbol of the Pathni sect (the worship of chastity). Kannagi Statue Balaji Ravichandran, Kannagi Statue in Marina Beach, CC BY-SA 4.0 Description-Kannagi Statue at Marina Beach, Chennai Tamil Nadu Master of Arts Although there are many myths about our ancient authors, we don't know very much about them. ... Read More

IntroductionThe Sanskrit word rasa can refer to sap, juice, essence, water, flavour, taste, relish, and sentiments, among other things. It has been used to refer to Brahman in the Upanishads. The word rasa describes the poet's creative processes, the reader's appreciation of aesthetics, and the vast range of emotions that are expressed in the poem. The phrase in poetics refers to both the poem's objective structural focus and the poet's and the reader's subjective sensations. What is Rasa Sutra? Every artist makes an attempt to produce art that evokes the viewers' emotions and, as a result, has an emotional ... Read More