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V. Krishnamurthy |
Gems From The Ocean of Spiritual Hindu Thought |
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| The ocean of Hindu scriptural wisdom in the form of teachings of ancient masters of the religion is too massive for a single individual. This book presents, however, a compact connected collection of such wisdom from the vast and deep literature on Spiritual Hindu Thought. Presenting the esoteric meanings and significance of numerous names of Gods, through the words of Rishis, it explains the philosophical foundations of Hinduism, rooted in the Upanisads, the Gita and other ancient scriptures.... |
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Utpal K. Banerjee |
Millennium Glimpses of Indian Performing Arts |
$248.49 $186.37 |
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| Dance, music, theatre and puppetry were born in India millennia ago, while cinema is the most new-fangled art form hardly a century old. But all five of them have been undergoing rapid transformation over the last few decades and the process has only been accelerated in the new millennium. The present volume attempts to provide some exciting glimpses in the happening scene in the current decade. Some aesthetes and experts, with substantial knowledge of their domains have offered an uncluttered... |
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Usha Venkateswaran |
The Life and Times of La Meri: The Queen of Ethnic Dance |
$57.99 $43.49 |
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| Russel Meriwether Hughes, born in Louisville, Kentucky, on 13th May, 1898, later came to be known as La Meri, the dancer, poet, writer, ethnic dance teacher and choreographer of repute. She traveled three times around the world and each time she diligently studied authentic dance forms and made they part of her repertoire.
She came to India, her dreamland, and managed to learn Bharatanatyam from Papanasam Vadivelu and Kathak from Ram Dutt Tiwari and held performances very creditably. She... |
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Swapnasundari |
The World of Koochipoodi Dance |
$224.49 $168.37 |
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| Koochipoodi enjoys prominence as one of Indian's major classical dance styles. The process of its evolution from a group tradition to the solo form has been marked by significant events, some of which took place around the period of India's Independence. Koochipoodi's journey into the 21st century makes for a fascinating study. This book closely follows the journey and looks at the inter-relationship between Koochipoodi and its co-existent traditions. Through her well-researched work, the... |
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Swami Vishnudevananda |
Hatha Yoga Pradipika: The Classic Guide for the Advanced Practice of Hatha Yoga |
$23.49 $17.62 |
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| The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is an ancient text used by Yogis to create the power. This is one of the earliest treatises on Hatha Yoga; all the modern books are based on it. This book is intended as an aid for those who wish to learn the advance practices of Hatha (Kundalini) Yoga from a qualified teacher. It is suggested that it also be used in conjunction with Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu-Devananda, the Sivananda Companion to Yoga (known as the Book of Yoga in... |
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Sri Ragini |
Nritanjali: An Introduction to Hindu Dancing |
$16.49 $12.37 |
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| About The Book: An Introduction to Hindu Dancing, the book contents in seven chapters, Hindu influence in the fine arts-architecture, painting, Music and eleven illustrations an deferent mudras :Chapter 1 M Spirit of Hindu ArtChapter 2 Dance-Cycles of the GodsChapter 3 Conscious discipline of the theatreChapter 4 Dance formsChapter 5 Symbolism and GestureChapter 6 Plastic harmony of MovementChapter 7 Race-spirit and the Dance The work is a treasure for the students and scholars, those who are... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, |
Shraddanjali |
$12.99 $9.74 |
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| A small book carrying pen portraits and warm personal anecdotes of the many artists, eminent leaders and thinkers who helped to establish Kalakshetra.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Art and Craft of Natural Dyes |
$62.99 $47.24 |
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| The Art and Craft of Natural Dyes is the second research publication of the Craft Education & Research Centre, Kalakshetra Foundation. Containing a wealth of information on natural dyes the book is a result of many years of research and hands-on experience with the craft.
Dye yielding plants with correct botanical identification, actual recipes for the extraction and application of natural dyes are given to make this esoteric craft available to all. Profusely illustrated with many... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Bharata Kalakshetra Theatre |
$13.49 $10.12 |
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| The Bharata Kalakshetra Theatre is unique, combining “state of art” lighting and sound technology with the Koothambalam traditional temple ambience.
Written by R.V.Ramani, who was associated with the planning and technical aspects of the theatre this is a rare volume containing many interesting details and special features of the Kalakshetra theatre. Hard bound. Printed in full colour on art paper.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Kalakshetra Brochure |
$6.49 $4.87 |
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| An informative booklet on the Kalakshetra Foundation giving details of courses offered at the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, list of productions, and details of other constituent units and the schools. Printed in full colour on art paper.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Photo Biography of Rukmini Devi Arundale |
$128.49 $96.37 |
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| Rukmini Devi was born at the turn of the century when enormous changes were taking place in the political and social history of India. A born artist with a keen aesthetic approach to life, Rukmini Devi’s remarkable life and the cultural renaissance that she spearheaded is sensitively brought to life through vivid visuals by scholar and art ciritic Dr.Sunil Kothari. Hard bound book with rare photographs printed fully on art paper. |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Sari- the Kalakshetra Tradition |
$30.49 $22.87 |
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| A book which gives detailed information on the history and structure of the Indian handloom industry with specific reference to the South Indian Sari tradition.
Printed fully on art paper with profuse illustrations and rare sari designs.
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Speeches & Writings of Rukmini Devi Arundale (2 Volumes) |
$31.49 $23.62 |
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| Twin Volume (Vol. I & II) of Rukmini Devi’s speeches and writings on art, culture, animal welfare and theosophical lectures. The two volumes are packed in a cardboard holder covered with natural dye printed cloth. |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Speeches & Writings of Rukmini Devi Arundale (Volume 1) |
$31.49 $23.62 |
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Shovana Narayan |
Indian Classical Dances |
$224.49 $168.37 |
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| India is a fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religions and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms, all of which are bound in the single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiating the fragrance of 'Indianness'. Though many books on Indian classical dances are available, this... |
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Shovana Narayan |
Krishna in Performing Arts |
$160.49 $120.37 |
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| Krishna is a subject that holds eternal fascination for writers, poets, philosophers and artistes. He demands love, faith, devotion and surrender. He has been the favourite subject of researchers and authors. Many books have featured him in their critiques covering various facets of his personality.
This volume Krishna is Performing Art is one of its kind' for it is a monumental work that presents a detailed exposition of the multi-faceted influence of Krishna in the field of performing... |
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Reginald Massey |
India's Kathak Dance |
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Ranjana Gauhar |
Odissi: The Dance Divine |
$95.99 $71.99 |
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| Odissi: Odissi, also called the ‘dance of gods’, is the intrinsically passionate style of dance that grew from the traditional temple dance. It has charm, grace, lyricism and sensuousness. In the words of the noted Hungarian Ideologist, Charles Fabri, it is ‘the most perfect Indian classical dance form. Odissi - The Dance Divine is a chronological survey of the form and style of the dance. The art form today known as Odissi is the descendent of the temple dance that evolved in the... |
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Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi |
Odissi: An Indian Classical Dance Form |
$78.49 $58.87 |
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| The book is the first one dealing with the historical background, evolution and emergence of Odissi as a classical dance form in India. It traces the development of Odissi from a local ritual of temple dancers (Maharis) in the Jagannath temple and the performance of Gotipuas outside the temple in the 1940's, to the modern day sophisticated internationally acclaimed Odissi dance. The pioneer Odissi dancer Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi has been directly associated with the revival and... |
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Philip Zarrilly |
Kathakali Complex |
$64.49 $48.37 |
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Nirupama Chaturvedi |
Encyclopaedia of Indian Dances |
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| Dancing Divinities in Indian Art is an admirable attempt by a young dancer-scholar to enter those alleys of the study of art history where very few have so far trodden. The book reveals the eternal, the never dying element of our civilization through one of the most powerful forms of human expression and rhythm-the dance. The study is an analysis of the presentation of sculptures as fulfilling the dictates of postures defined in the various dance treatises. It also embodies an interlinking of... |
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Nandikeśvara. |
Nandikesvara's Abhinayadarpaṇam : A Manual of Gesture and Posture used in Ancient Indian Dance and Drama |
$14.49 $10.87 |
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M.M. Ghosh |
Natyasastra of Bharatamuni : Text with Commentary of Abhinavbharati & English Translation, 4 Vols. |
$384.99 $288.74 |
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| The present edition of the Natya- Sastra of Bharata is reprinted and edited a new form. The English translation of Natya- Sastra by M.M. Ghosh was published hundred years before. It was well received by the scholars at that time and was considered the best. Now, first time with the translation of M.M. Ghosh, along with the abhinava Bharti-the celebrated oldest commentary by erudic scholar for further researches. During one hundred many new editions of Natya-Sastra has been published. Many... |
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Kalaprapoorna Varalakshmi Janapathy |
Splendour of the Classical Dances of Andhra Pradesh |
$112.99 $84.74 |
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| My aim is to present the history, origin, technique and basic principles underlying the dance forms of Andhra Pradesh. A study of the art, architecture and literature through the ages reveals that the art of dance flourished and occupied a special place in the evolution of Andhra place in the evolution of Andhra Culture. "Andhri" style referred to by Bharata in his Natyasastra related to Telugu Land. Popularity of compositions of Kshetrayya, narayana Tundha, and others richly... |
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Kalakshetra Publications |
Rukmini Devi : Bharata Natya |
$128.49 $96.37 |
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| Contents: Early days, in her own words The bright star It all began Besant School, early days and early plays Ambassador of the arts Rukmini Devi's dance: a spiritual mystery Revival of Bharata Natya International Academy of the Arts Guru Concept of culture Bharata Natya A rebel's legacy, a cultural empire VIPS at Kalakshetra Weaving designs Kalakshetra publications Rukmini Devi on her life and art Born in a family of scholars and exposed to the principles of... |
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