Om Nano Narayana

Abhinaya in Bharatanatyam
The Bharatanatyam techniques of communicating a message are Abinaya. Here the emphasis is more on facial expressions and gestures. While some authentic styles, such a Melattur style, emphasise a highly expressive, spontaneous and elevated mode of abhinaya, the late Balasaraswaty tradition's abhinaya was extremely subtle and understated, while the Kalakshetra style expressions are largely theatrical.
While gestures can be seen from any distance even in a large dance hall, the subtle facial expressions can only be seen from the front rows. This is the main feature that distinguishes Bharatanatyam from the western ballet.
Thus, unless a Bharatanatyam recital is held in a small hall, a close-up, high-resolution video is the only adequate medium of presenting the Abhinaya. Bharatanatyam is essentially ekaharya performance: a single dancer presenting various characters, regardless of their gender. The Abinaya is comprised of
• Angikabhinaya
• Vachikabhinaya
• Aharyabhinaya
• Satvikabhinaya
Angikabhinaya : communicating the meaning of the songs using the body, i.e. head, hands, legs, etc. The Bhedas come under Angikabhinaya.
Vachikabhinaya : communicating the story using narrations.
Aharyabhinaya : use of costumes, jewellary, make-up etc.
Satvikabhinaya : expressions of Bhava (moods)

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[Coolcarnatic]

The singer sings "Om Namo Naaraayanaa"

Perhaps the composition may have been "Om Namo Naaraayanaaya"

The singer might need to verify this and sing correctly! The dancer did well indeed! The singer sang well too!

[yamunac]

Any idea of when Anusham is going to sell their Bharathanatiam DVDs on

w w w . J a y Q . o r g ?