Why is Mudrakhyam important in Mohinyattam?
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We have been explaining the Pataka Samyutha hastas (combined hands) and Asamyutha Hastas. (Single-Hand Usages) in the past few parts of the series in ‘The Occult…
For the last few weeks, we have been explaining the Pataka Samyutha hastas (combined hands) and how they are notated. Today we will explain Asamyutha Hastas.…
In the last four parts, I wrote about the Dance Notations and how various mudras, concepts and objects are notated for dance. I also described the…
Amit and Kalyani presented an inspiring Mohiniyattam recital choreographed by guru Nirmala Paniker. For the dancer, the body is the raw material. Moulding that raw material,…
Not only mudras, but their movements are also notated in detail in the dance notation system. Indian classical dance is very much different from the western…
Dance notation explains the usages and meanings of mudras using appropriate use of symbols.
Choreographic ingenuity of Vinitha Nedungadi created alluring visuals of the sublime poetic imagination of Edassery in Anthithiri.
How G Venu created Mudra notations for three of Kerala’s dance forms Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Kudiyattam.
No matter how much can be said about mudras, it is not enough. This article will give you a rough idea of the significance of mudras.…