Abharanakrit, Ābharaṇakṛt, Abharana-krit: 1 definition

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Abharanakrit means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Ābharaṇakṛt can be transliterated into English as Abharanakrt or Abharanakrit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Ābharaṇakṛt (आभरणकृत्) refers to a “maker of ornaments” and represents a member of a theatrical party, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 35. Accordingly, “one who makes ornaments according to various rules, is called a maker of ornaments (ābharaṇakṛt) and each maker of ornaments is to be named according to the material he uses”.

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).

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