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Since Pre - historic times, Indian society had a complex, inter- dependent and co operative political economy where each individual had a specific role to play in uplifting the society and human welfare. The caste system in ancient India was followed with precise order and instructions. One can go on and on about the intricacies of the Caste System in India. Many research in modern times have been conducted on the caste systems. For centuries, caste dictated each and every aspect of Hindu life with each group occupying a specific place in the complex hierarchy. Earliest mention of the caste system in ancient India can be found in Manusanhita (1000 years before Christ), a book written by King Manu who ruled South India and have said to migrated to North India. Jaati Hastas are very common in Indian classical dance compositions. While composing a dance drama it becomes very important to depict the characters with the help of these Hastas. These hastas in co ordination of the body

The seven Oceans are Lavaṇa Mukula hands moved upwards and downwards Dadhi Tripatāka hands in the same manner. Sarpi Catura (hands in the same manner) Sūra Saṅkīrṇa and Patāka hands in the same manner Ikṣu Alapadma hands in the same way Suddhodaka  (Jala) Patāka hands held just as before Kṣīra Sarpa-śīrṣa hands in the same manner The Rivers Gaṅgā Tāmracūḍa Yamunā Rekhā Krṣṇā-verī Siṃha-mukha Kaverī Catura Sarasvatī Patāka and Catura Narmada Ardha Chandra/ Ardha Pataka Tungabhadra Haṃsāsya Sarasvatī Bāṇa Vetrāvatī Sūci Pāpanāsinī Śukatuṇḍa Suvarṇa-mukhī Ardha-catura Padma Bhīmarathi Arāla Candra-bhāga (Chenab) the hand moving Sarayu Other Links Introduction Chatur Slokam --- BharatNatya

Madhubani Painting Dashavataram  in Hinduism means the 10 incarnation of Lord Vishnu (the second of the Holy Trinity).  Vishnu is the preserver of the Universe and from time to time takes birth on Earth in Human forms to end the evil maintain the balance on earth. It is believed that Lord Vishnu comes on earth time and again to eradicate the evil and restore peace (Yada yada hi dharmasya || Glanir bhavati bharatha|| Abhur thana adharmastsya||). Vishnu is Sleeping posture (Mahabalipuram) Madhubani Painting The word "Dasa" means Ten and "Avatar" means Incarnation. The order of the Dashavataram in true sense falls in line with the Darwin Theory of Evolution of creatures that talks about the birth of water creature first, then the amphibions and then the animals on land, next came the half human half animal, next were the small humans and so on. To be very honest the concept of existence of Dashavataram is found through out the length and breadth of the co

These are not so common and is hardly ever taught to the students in the class. However it is advisable to read this. This strictly falls under "Good to Know" information. Animals Hasta Reference Lion Patāka (applied to the back of the right, the fingers being freely moved) Siṃha-mukha in Right Asamyukta Mudra Tiger Ardha-candra hand held face downward Asamyukta Mudra Boar Saṅkīrṇa-makara hand in the aforesaid Matsya hand, the right hand is held downwards and shaken the five fingers being severally held apart, indicating bristles Asamyukta Mudra Monkey Adho-muṣṭi-mukula hand is used, i. e. the thumb and second finger of the Muṣṭi hand are joined Asamyukta Mudra Cat Ardha-mukula hand the thumb and third finger of the Muṣṭi hand are joined Asamyukta Mudra Yak the hands touching at the wrists, left hand Muṣṭi, right hand Mudrikā, making the M

Error : Page Under Construction 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

The hands of famous emperous are specifically mentioned in Abhinaya Darpana. Name of the King Hand Gesture Dharmarāja hands waved near the arms Raghu  and  Aja Ardha-patāka hands as aforesaid are used respectively right and left Rāvaṇa the same hands with widely separated fingers, feathered. For the Lords of the Earth  Mandhātā  and  Marutvān,   Mukula, Sūci and Muṣṭi hands and the Ardha-patāka twisted upwards touching the body, these four hands are used in order. Daśaratha Ardha-patāka hands crossed Rama Śikhara hand, and also for other kings who bear the bow Bharata,   Śikhara hand held on the right shoulder Lakṣmaṇa,  . the same on the left shoulder Satrughna the same on the face. If these are done with the left hand on the left shoulder, it indicates those of the Lunar race.