Which dance form is for Lord Shiva?

The two most common forms of Shiva’s dance are the Lasya (the gentle form of dance), associated with the creation of the world, and the Ananda Tandava (dance of bliss, the vigorous form of dance), associated with the destruction of weary worldviews—weary perspectives and lifestyles.

What are the three dances of Lord Shiva?

His divine dance is considered the source of creation, preservation and dissolution of the universe. However, contrary to popular belief, Shiva not only dances the vigorous and fierce Rudra Tandav but also the Lasya, Yogic and Ananda Tandav. As such, fury and bliss are considered the two aspect of the same being.

How many styles of Bharatanatyam are there?

The Bharatnatyam style heavily relies on the person who is teaching it, since every guru has their own style of sharing their knowledge of an art form. However, there are 3 different Bharatanatyam styles that are commonly known and practised.

Who is the god of Bharatanatyam?

Bharatanatyam is known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. Lord Shiva is considered the god of this dance form. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by male and female dancers all over the world.

Who created Bharatanatyam?

sage Bharata Muni’s Natyasastra
Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest and most popular forms of classical dance that originated in Tanjore district in Tamil Nadu in South India. The origin of this dance can be traced to the sage Bharata Muni’s Natyasastra.

What is the meaning of Bharatnatyam?

Bharathanatyam meaning : Bha meaning emotion (Bhava), Ra meaning music (Raaga) , Ta meaning rhythm (Taal) and Natyam meaning dance. Thus Bharatanatyam is the dance that encompasses music, rhythm and expression and strictly adheres to the Natyashastra (the scripture of classical Indian dance).

What is the story behind Bharatanatyam?

Bharatanatyam is based on the concepts of Tandava and Lasya as mentioned in the Natya Shastra. These concepts are said to have originated from Lord Shiva’s dance. According to legends, a play based on Samudramantha (Churning of the Ocean), choreographed by Sage Bharata was presented to Lord Shiva on Mount Kailasa.

What is Natya Shastra and Bharatanatyam dance?

Natya Shastra is a codification by Bharat muni ( Sanskrit :भरत मुनि)bharatanatyam is the state dance form of Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam contains different types of banis. Bani, or tradition, is a term used to describe the dance technique and style specific to the guru/school.

What are the instruments used in Bharatanatyam?

The recited verses and text in Bharatanatyam are in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Sanskrit. The instruments used include the mridangam (double-sided drum), nadaswaram (long type of oboe made from a black wood), nattuvangam (cymbals), the flute, violin and veena.

What is the role of the Nattuvanar in Bharatnatyam?

The Bharatnatyam dancer is accompanied by a nattuvanar (or taladhari) that is a vocalist who generally conducts the whole performance, a part often executed by the guru. The person can also play the cymbals or any other instrument.