MARGAM IN BHARATNATYAM TRADITION
Author : Nrityachuramani Rahul Dev Mondal ( Assistant Professor , Rabindra Bharati University , Department of Dance ) According to the great legendary dancer T.S.Balasaraswati, “The traditional order of the BharatNatyam- alarippu, jatiswaram, shabdam, varnam, padam, tillana and shloka or verse, is the correct sequence for revealing the spiritual through the corporeal.” Bharatnatyam, the classical Indian dance form is so much more than merely a type of dance. Ever since its origin thousands of years ago it has also been a powerful medium of communication too. This is further reinforced when we try to trace the origin and history of Bharatnatyam. According to the Natya Shastra, the classical work on theatrical art by Bharata Muni, written in the 2nd century B.C., the very creation of dance was to draw people away from evil influences. As such its remarkable feature is to create empathy by arousing an involvement of the audience, which achieves Read More …