Visharu Adavu in Bharatanatyam

February 29th, 2008 by Anjali

Visharu Adavu involves swinging of hands in different directions ie sideways, up and down. Leg movements are simple and straight in one line. A Concept of shoulder pulls is also introduced later here. This Adavu is also called as Mardita adavu or Paraval adavu. The mudras used are Alapadma, katakamukha, Tripataka and Pataka. The sollukettu or Bols for this adavu is Ta Tai Tai Ta Dhit Tai Tai Ta.

Click on the links below to read the explanation on every step .

  1. Visharu Adavu- First Step
  2. Visharu Adavu- Second Step
  3. Visharu Adavu- Third Step
  4. Visharu Adavu - Fourth Step
  5. Visharu Adavu - Fifth Step
  6. Visharu Adavu - Sixth Step
  7. Visharu Adavu - Seventh Step
  8. Visharu Adavu- Eight Step

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  • 1 Shri Jayanthi May 7, 2008 at 10:27 am

    Hi,
    Thanks 4 all ur efforts.
    Videos are blocked/websensed in our company.
    Thanks for the descriptions.
    ‘m recalling all those I’ve learnt through years here.
    I feel,Katradhu kaimannalavu is really true.
    Every time i visit this i get something new.

  • 2 Anjali May 8, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks a lot Shri Jayanthi. Such words will always keep me motivated. I wish you could see the videos too. I am sorry I have not understood the phrase you mentioned. Is it related to Dance ?