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[Photograph of a Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose]
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Creators
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Date Created
2000-08-20
Description
Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra).
Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers and was not brought to the stage for public performance until about 1930. A vital tradition of Bharatanatyam is a graduation performance, called Arangetram, in which graduates showcase their talents.
Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers and was not brought to the stage for public performance until about 1930. A vital tradition of Bharatanatyam is a graduation performance, called Arangetram, in which graduates showcase their talents.
Note
https://www.britannica.com/art/bharata-natyam
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1 photograph : col. negative
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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0