Indian music, one of the oldest musical traditions in the world, has evolved over thousands of years, deeply intertwined with religious, cultural, and philosophical life. From the chants of the Vedas to the intricate compositions of the classical era and the contemporary innovations of fusion and film music, Indian music has demonstrated both continuity and […]
Therapeutic Dance in Education (TDIE) may be defined as both an art and a science that focuses on the pedagogical practice of teaching dance to students through innovative and learner-centred methodologies. It facilitates the creation of ‘temenos’, a Greek term denoting a “sacred space”, within which meaningful learning can occur, allowing children to explore, respond, […]
Abhinaya is one of the most important aspects in Performing art. A Sanskrit term, Abhinaya means to educate or lead the way towards the audience. Bharata explains that Abhinaya etymologically is derived from the prefix ‘abhi’ meaning towards and the verbal root ‘ni’ meaning to carry. Hence that which carries the performance towards the spectator […]
“No artist is ahead of his time. He is his time. It’s just that the others are behind his time.” -Martha Graham Music and dance are a medium not as rigid as drama, theatre or movies and hence can survive amongst varieties of audiences and instil certain emotions and sentiments in them as the language […]
Sattriya is one of the eight recognized classical dance forms of India and carries the essence of Assamese culture and spirituality. Founded by the 15th-century saint and cultural icon Srimanta Sankardev, it originated within the satras, or Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam, as a means of propagating the tenets of Bhakti or devotion toward Lord Vishnu, […]
Sattriya, the classical dance form of Assam, embodies a unique fusion of devotion, rhythm, and storytelling. Originally performed in monastic settings, it has evolved into a refined performance tradition while preserving its spiritual essence. With elements ranging from abstract pure dance to the dramatic depth of Bhaona, Sattriya continues to reflect the profound artistic vision […]
This blog was written by Tanvi Berry, Kalyani Kala Mandir’s senior student and founder of Tberry Atelier. In 2018, just before I began shaping what would become what T.Berry currently is, I returned from the UK feeling completely burnt out. I stepped away from fashion for over a year because of how bad it was. I didn’t have a […]
Sattriya, one of India’s eight classical dance forms, originates from the northeastern state of Assam. Created in the 15th century by saint-scholar Srimanta Sankardeva, Sattriya was initially performed as part of the religious rituals in Vaishnavite monasteries known as sattras. Over time, what began as an offering to the divine has evolved into a sophisticated […]
The Rasas are discussed in Chapter 6 of the Natyasastra, written by sage Bharata. These are primarily 8 in number known as the ASHTA-RASAS. These 8 Rasas as given in the Natyashastra, corresponding with their colours and presiding deities are listed below: Sringara – light green(syama), Vishnu Hasya – white, Pramatha Karuna -grey(kapota), Yama Raudra […]
The Natyashastra, written between 2nd century BC- 2nd century AD, is probably one of the earliest and certainly one of the best Sanskrit treatises on Indian Dramaturgy. Traditionally, its authorship is ascribed to sage Bharata. But, according to Adya Rangacharya, it is believed to have been written by several scholars who wrote about the practices […]