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ERROR : Page under Construction Mellature Style of dance from Tanjavur quadrant is one of the most graceful style of Bharat Natyam. Salangai or the Ghunrus are to be used only after the Salangai Pujai is completed. Bhavam is given utmost importance along with Loka dharma Abhinaya in this style, hence it comes out as more dramatic than others. It was during the late 1920s with the abolition of the devadasi parampara, that the Mellature style could cross the threshold of the ancient Hindu temples of South India. This is an integral part of dasiattam and devadasi parampara. Mangudi Iyer (follower of Srividya Upasana) is said to have popularize this dance style. During the reign of Kakatiya dynasty (originated  from present Telengana region) the capital was changed from Kaiytim to Tanjavur.  Perini Thandava dancers from Telingana was invited as guests of the court to perform in front of Lord Nataraja. Few of the dancers selected to stay b

A dancer needs to be equipped with different aspects of Abhinaya. While it is absolutely impossible to teach someone how to act, techniques of acting or abhinaya can definitely be induced in an actor. Practice with proper discipline over the period of time will ensure that the student can master these concepts. Nritta is the first step towards the bigger picture. This includes only the physical movements in accordance to the specific style of the dance performed. This alone cannot evoke emotions. This is only the Angik Abhinaya. Nritya is probably the second stage of Abhinya. This is basically the combination of Bhava and Rasas. This includes the Angik, Swatwik and Aharya Abhinaya. Natya in sanskrit actually means drama. This has all the four types of Abhinaya - Angik, Vachik, Aharyam and Swatwik Abhinaya. Angikam Bhuvanam Yasya Vachikam Sarvavamayam  Aharyam Chandra Taraaditam Namaham Satvikam Shivam