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It includes a wide range of swordsmanship styles which are non-combative majorly. According to the practitioners, it is a game to inculcate spiritual harmony within an individual. It develops a high sense of intellect, willpower, and sensitivity.
It is said that the first iron sword was manufactured in Japan in the fourth century. Mainly based on the technology imported from Korea and China, swords became an indispensable part of their lives. Heard about katana? The popular curved Japanese sword? This most popular Japanese sword was developed in the Heian period. The period started at 794 A.D. and ended at 1185 A.D.
The Vaishnava Bhakti movement helped the Sattriya dance form to grow. The monks practiced the Sattriya dance-dramas based on the stories of myths and legends of Krishna from the texts of Bhagavata Purana. This dance is not performed in front of any religious idol but is performed in front of a copy of the Bhagavata Purana placed on the eastern side of the dance hall, also known as Manikut of the dance hall.
The fourth dance form that the couple talked about is the Raibense Dance, performed mostly by a group of male dancers, which is a representation of the Bratachari tradition of Bengal. It is an ancient dance form that originated in Bengal and is a reminder of the expertise of the Bengalese in the military field. The word ‘Rai’ means kingly and royal and the word ‘Bense’ comes from ‘bansh’ or bamboo. This dance form consists of the men dancing with bamboo sticks and props and imitating fighting and acrobatics so as to display their control over the art. Seeing this dance form will give the audience an idea about the valour of the ancient people of Bengal. The Kanshi and Dhol are the only instruments used in this dance form. The clanging sound of the Kanshi and the rhythmic beat of the Dhol can generate a sense of courage in the heart of the dancers. The costume is a simple dhoti stripped with red clothing that signifies valour. It was modified to its present form by an ICS, Shri Gurusaday Dutta.
Kasturi Pattanaik was another individual who played a huge role in the development of traditional Odissi dance into a contemporary form. She, with her creations, had left a deep and artistic impact in the minds of the people which affected the growth and evolution of Odissi. Her new concepts, themes and techniques, helped Odissi to develop from its former Mahari, Gotipua to its current form.
The traditional dance form Kuchipudi, which is also the favourite of dance form of Lord Krishna, begins with an invocation, followed by all the dancers introducing themselves with respect to the roles they are playing. After this, they perform a short dance set to a music called ‘Dharavu’ and then present the pure dance performance along with the rhythmic hand gestures for the story. It is one of the most popular dance forms in India and has seen huge growth throughout the years. Kuchipudi is now performed not just in India, but worldwide as well.
She is going to visit a very prestigious Bharatnatyam school there; named Kalai maṟṟum paṭaippāṟṟal (Centre for Art & Creativity). She already had breakfast at Chinamma’s house before leaving. Chinamma cared for her like a mother.
He stopped…
Here we ended the conversation. At the end, I was left in awe with his philosophies. Let’s hope, his thoughts and teachings inspire the world and help people to with music as their companion. All I can say is that, I am more than fortunate to have been his student. Had I not been his student, maybe, life would seem meaningless!
For me, Dhrupad is the only language that I know. It is a form of art which involves both vocal music and instrumental music. The traditional practice of playing Alaap and Jod in an instrument has actually originated from Dhrupad.
Structurally, Dhrupad comprises of Alaap and Bandish. Above this, if I am to tell you what Dhrupad really is, I would say, it is a milestone of Indian music. It is a proof of the civilization of Indian music.
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