The criteria for being considered as classical is the style’s adherence to the guidelines laid down in Natyashastra, which explains the Indian art of acting. The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian classical dance styles: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North, West and Central India), Kathakali(Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi (Odissa), Manipuri […]
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Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, divides musical instruments into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Tata Vadya / Chordophones- String instruments Sushira Vadya / Aerophones- Wind instruments Avanaddha Vadya / Membranophones- Percussion instruments Ghana Vadya / Idiophones- Solid instruments (1) TATA VADYA – STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Sound is produced
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Different Types of Puppets in India Ancient Hindu philosophers have likened God Almighty to a puppeteer and the entire universe to a puppet stage. Themes are mostly based on epics and legends. 4 Main types: String Puppets Shadow Puppets Rod Puppets Glove Puppets STRING PUPPETS Marionettes having jointed limbs controlled by strings allow far greater
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BHAND PATHER(JASHIN) – KASHMIR Unique combination of dance, music and acting. Satire, wit and parody are preferred for inducing laughter. music is provided with surnai, nagaara and dhol. Since the actors are mainly from the farming community, the impact of their way of living, ideals and sensitivity is noticable. SWANG – HARYANA Mainly music-based. Gradually,
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Much of our knowledge of ancient and medieval Indian history comes from the accounts of foreigners who as pilgrims, travellers and traders crossed the seas and difficult land routes to reach India. In their writings on their observations and experiences of a country new and strange to them, they left valuable contributions to the historical
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