Introduction One of India's earliest traditional dance genres, Odissi, can be traced to Natya Shastra, a revered Sanskrit book on performing arts. After obtaining royal backing, it developed further. Odissi was discovered at the Udayagiri Monastery, and the tradition persisted unabatedly until roughly the sixteenth century AD. Woman performing ... Read More

Introduction The Natyashastra, written by Bharat Muni, who is known for dealing mostly with dance theatre or natya, and whose work dates back to almost the first century B.C., is the primary source of the nayika. Bharata Muni provided the groundwork for the literary tradition that has been carried on ... Read More

IntroductionThe main criteria of dance should always be followed by Nritta, Nritya, and Natya's motions. When Laya from Nritta is combined with Bhava, it becomes Nritya, and when gestures and acts are added, it becomes Natya. Natya won't be beautiful and successful until there is harmony between the dance's physical ... Read More

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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... Read More