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Dr. Priyabala Shah |
Vishnudharmottara-Purana |
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The Visnudharmottara Purana is an encyclopedic work of three khandas and dealing not only with various stories, myths and legends but also with varied subjects, viz. cosmology and cosmogony, division of time, pacification of unfavourable planets and stars, omens and portents, genealogies, manners and customs, penances, results of actions, rules about vrata and Sraddha, description and praise of various kinds of donations law and politics, science of war, anatomy, medicine etc.
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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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Board of Scholars (Tr.) |
The Natya Sastra of Bharatamuni |
$75.49 $56.62 |
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The Natyasastra deals with the rules relating to theatrical performances, in fact to the science of stage. The science is intended as a guide alike to the poet and the player. The author of this work was Bharata, the sage. It is known as Sutra as it embodies principles set out in a very concise form. The present work consists of 36 chapters. Bharata divides the work broadly into four sections based on abhinayas or modes of conveyance of the theatrical pleasure, called rasa, is pure and... |
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Adya Rangacharya |
The Natya Sastra |
$62.49 $46.87 |
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The Natyasastra probably is one of the earliest and certainly one of the best treatises on Indian Dramaturgy. At the same time, the book available now is not an early one but may be as late as the seventh or eighth century AD. The authorship is traditionally ascribed to Bharata, the Sage. The eminence of Natyasastra is not that it was the first book on the subject but that it was the first comprehensive treatise on dance, drama and music. Like the Mahabharata, Natyasastra too boasts that... |
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Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (Tr.) |
The Mirror of Gesture |
$18.99 $14.24 |
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The Mirror of Gesture is the English translation of the Abhinaya Darpana of Nandikesvara which was originally published with a Telugu interpretation by Madabhushi Tiruvenkatachari of Nidamangalam in 1874. The Abhinaya Darpana, according to Nandikesvara, who is a legendary figure, is an abridgement of the Bharatarnava, an exposition on the art of dancing. For those not acquainted with the Indian dramatic technique, it may be difficult to understand the importance of such texts. However, as... |
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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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Aviniash C. Pandeya |
The Art of Kathakali |
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Dr. Padmaja Suresh |
Tantra the Science & Natya the Art- The Two Faceted Reality |
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The occult and clairvoyant practices have unequivocally attracted man from time immemorial. Having to maneuver out of the vortex of the mundane, man seeks a plausible panacea. This quest is not an outlandish palliative; it is in the familiar domain of the beatific. The timeless character of liturgy, scenically evoked through the medium of art form suggests the glorification of the divine and involuntarily kindles our conduits towards the primordial silence. Inventive and intuitive personae and... |
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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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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Speeches & Writings of Rukmini Devi Arundale (Volume 1) |
$31.49 $23.62 |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Speeches & Writings of Rukmini Devi Arundale (2 Volumes) |
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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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Helene Brunner-Lachaux |
Somasambhupaddhati (Volume 4) |
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Helene Brunner-Lachaux |
Somasambhupaddhati (Volume 3) |
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Helene Brunner-Lachaux |
Somasambhupaddhati (Volume 2) |
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Geeta Chandran |
So Many Journeys |
$196.53 $147.40 |
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So Many Journeys is Divine reading and enjoyment for anyone interested in dance and movement, Indian culture, and more specifically the exquisite classical Indian dance form, Bharatnatyam. It's every chapter covers different forms of Bharatnatyam such as Anjali-the beginning, and Guru dakshina - the sacred relationship between guru and disciple.
So Many Journeys is comprised of the contemporary writings on Bharatanatyam by the well known dancer Geeta Chandran. It... |
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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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D.R. Khanna |
Science in Veda |
$62.49 $46.87 |
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Vedas are considered as an ocean of knowledge. Every bit of Vedas is very important each stanza, each line, each word has a significant meaning to it. For the language also supports its purpose. It is said that Sanskrit is the only nearest language which could be used to explain or describe anything clearly and specifically. It is the only Vedic Dharma where religion and Science go in hand to hand. The Vedas contain in them the gems of all true sciences.
The book science in Veda deals with... |
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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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Avanthi Meduri (Ed.) |
Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986) : A Visionary Architect of Indian Culture and the Performing Arts |
$25.00 $18.75 |
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Contents:
Introduction: a critical overview/Avanthi Meduri
A dream run: the story of the Rukmini Devi travelling exhibition/S. Sathyamoorthy
Rukmini Devi as a teacher, guide and mother/Kapila Vatsyayan
Rukmini Devi as a theosophist/Radha Burnier
Rukmini Devi and animal welfare/Chinny Krishna and Maneka Gandhi
Rukmini Devi: the divine dancer/R. Nagaswamy
Rukmini Devi and the vegetarian village/N. Mahalingam
Rukmini Devi: the educator/Sarada Hoffman
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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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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Photo Biography of Rukmini Devi Arundale |
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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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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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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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Chetana Jyotishi |
Nayika Bheda in Kathak |
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Nayika Bheda in Kathak deals with various types of heroines with respect to their mental setup and apparent behaviour. Women are ever unpredictable. A close study of their behavior right from an early age can provide a clue to dealing with them. Various female characters in Natya, ie Drama, revolve around her temperament, and attitude towards life as a whole. Drama attempts to portray true picture of women hitherto called Nayika. Kathak dance is rich in this respect. It presents various facets... |