Angalakshana Part 9 - Paadachari & Gati Bhedam

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There are 8 types of Paadachari. They are


Chalanachaari  : Walk casually
Chankramanachaari :Walk while keeping the legs sideways
Saranachaari Walk while dragging one feet and bringing the other together without lifting the heel from the ground
Veginichaari : Walk fast while changing alapadma &tripataka hasta alternatively ·
Kuttanachaari :Walk while tapping the feet hard on the floor ·
Lunthitachaari :Stand in Swastikamandala and perform kuttanachaari in the front leg ·
Lolithachaari : Perform kuttanachaari in one leg and  walk slowly with the other one ·
Vishamachaari : Walk while the legs are twisted together 

Gathibhedha
There are 10 unique ways of Gathibhedha(Gait). They are
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Hamseegathi : Walk while keeping one foot in front of the other and sway with each step, hold kapitha
hasta in both hands. (Walk like a Swan)·
Mayooreegathi :  Stand on the tip of toes, hold kapitha in both hands and fold up the legs for each
step. (Walk like a Peacock)
Mrugeegathi :Hold tripataka in both hands and run around like a Deer
Gajagathi : Hold pataka hasta near the ears, walk very slowly with Samapaada ·
Turangineegathi : Lift the right leg, hold shikhara in left hand and pataka in right hand and jump with the
left leg.(Like a Horse)·
Simheegathi  : Hold shikhara hasta in both hands, jump on the toes ans move forward. (Like a Lion)
Bhujangeegathi :Hold tripataka in both hands & walk as explained in simheegathi. (Like a Snake)·
Mandookeegathi :Like simheegathi
Veeragathi : Hold shikhara hasta in left hand,pataka in right and walk as though comming from far·
Maanaveegathi :Keep the left hand on the waist, katakamukha in right and walk while turning around for each step.





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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