Angaracana, Anga-racana, Aṅgaracanā: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Angaracana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Angarachana.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Aṅgaracanā (अङ्गरचना) refers to “painting the limbs” and represents one of the categories of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up”, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. The perfection of Nepathya forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation”, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.
Aṅgaracanā (अङ्गरचना) refers to one of the four kinds of “costume and make up” (in Indian Dramas) which are included under Āhāryābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Aṅgaracanā meaning painting of limbs of different characters, also falls under the category of makeover. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa speaks that it should be done according to the caste, position, superiority and country of respective characters. [...] The Nāṭyaśāstra also agrees on it. This is important to note that this type of notes and rules give a social implication of the performance.
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).
India history and geography
Aṅga-racanā.—(HA), adorning of the various limbs of an image of the Jina with marks of sandal paste or leaves of gold, silver, etc., and with additional ornaments. Note: aṅga-racanā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
aṅgaracanā (अंगरचना).—f (S) The form or make of the body.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Racana, Anga, Anka.
Starts with: Amgaracanashastra.
Full-text (+43): Moustache, Facial decoration, Limb, Barbara, Pahlava, Vahlika, Kshatriya, Bhadrashva, Ketumala, Veshin, Shudra, Vaishya, Padma, Shaka, Dravida, Shaurasena, Harit, Yavana, Karandava, Dramila.
Relevant text
Search found 5 books and stories containing Angaracana, Anga-racana, Aṅga-racanā, Aṅgaracanā; (plurals include: Angaracanas, racanas, racanās, Aṅgaracanās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
1.3. Elements of Drama (b): Costume and Make up < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]
1. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and Modern Drama < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
13. Aharyabhinaya (extraneous representation) < [Chapter 2 - Dance in the Puranas]
9. Natya or Dramaturgy < [Chapter 6 - Literature in the Puranas]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
6. Make -up for Stage Performance < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)