Avainul, Avainūl, Avai-nul: 1 definition

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Avainul 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.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)

Avainūl refers to the “book on theatre architecture” and represents the eighth book (nūl) of the Kūttanūl: a treatise on dance-drama and represents important piece of Tamil literature.—The Avainūl (book on theatre architecture) talks about the auditorium where the dance is performed. The details about the hall, the audio required, the screen, the costume are explained in this text. Besides these, the lighting effects, the dramatic feelings and expression, make up and the green room are also mentioned.

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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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