Greeva or the neck forms an important part of the body which helps a lot in Abhinaya. It is very important to learn all the 4 Greeva bhedam and to use them in dance according to the songs. The 4 types of Greeva bhedam as per Natya Shastra are as follow :
- Sundarai : Moving the neck from one side to the other. This is mainly used in Allaripu in Bhartanatyam style. This can be used for showing beauty or telling that a particular stuff is good, appreciation etc. This is also known as Attami.
- Tiraschina : Moving the neck in "V" shape or diagonally. This is used for showing grievance, betrayal, bhivatsaya rasa, anger, disapproval, jealousy.
- Parivartitaha : Moving the neck in semi circle. This is used in Tillana.
- Parikampitaha : Moving the neck forward and backward. This is used for showing birds, psychedelic characters.
Slokam as per Natyashastra
Sundarischa Tiraschinatahaiva Parivartitaha Parikampitacha
Bhava Greeva Gyana Chatura
Other Links
Introduction
Chatur Slokam --- BharatNatyam for Kids
Make Up, Ornaments & Dress (Part1) __Bharat Natyam
Angalakshana Part 1 - Anga Pratyanga & Upanga
Angalakshana Part 2 - Shiro Bhedam or Head Movements
Angalakshana Part 3 - Dhristi Bhedam or Eye Movements and Bhrukuti Bheda or Eye Brow Movement
Hasta Mudra (Hand Gestures) Part 10 - Dashavataram Hasta
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