In carnatic music Mallari is associated to Nadaswaram instrument, the Mangala vadyam (auspicious instrument). Redention of Mallari is an important part of Nagaswaram repertoire. Nagaswaram music is a…
Pushpanjali is an invocatory dance in Bharatanatyam.
Drishthi in sanskrit meaning “Vision”. In relation to our eyes it means “sight” or “to see”. The classification of these eye movements are based on…
Head movements are also called Shirobheda. Shira or shirasa meaning ” Head” in sanskrit. The head movements refer to the head positions, while expressing a…
The word Alarippu means “a flowering bud.” It is an innovatory piece meaning it is performed before a dancer begins a whole performance. It is…
Neck movements are an integral part of most indian classical dance forms. If performed in a smooth and delicate manner it increases the quality of…
The word Korvai means to compile, join or thread together. Korvais are adavus when set to a particular Talam (Rhythm) and Kalam (speed) and usually…
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Here is yet another variation to mandi adavu. This is done 100 percent in purna mandi. Dancer would first jump in purna mandi. Then jump…
The first variation uses the Shikhara and pataka hand gesture. Begin the step with a jump down to the Muzumandi mandi position. Hands in Shikahra…