Aviddhavakra, Āviddhavakra, Aviddha-vakra: 2 definitions
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Aviddhavakra 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: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraĀviddhavakra (आविद्धवक्र) refers to a gesture (āṅgika) made with ‘dance hands’ (nṛttahasta), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. It is also know by the name Āviddhavakraka. The hands (hasta) form a part of the human body which represents one of the six major limbs (aṅga) used in dramatic performance. With these limbs are made the various gestures (āṅgika), which form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).
Source: archive.org: The mirror of gesture (abhinaya-darpana)One of the saṃyutta-hastāni (Twenty-six combined Hands).—Āviddha-vakra (swinging curve): vyāvṛtta Patāka hands are shown with grace and with (movement of) the elbows. Patron deity Tumburu. Usage: tying the girdle, difference, slenderness of waist, folk dances (deṣya-naṭana).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vakra, Aviddha.
Starts with: Aviddhavakraka.
Full-text: Nrittahasta, Aviddhavakraka, Samyutta-hastani.
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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
2.2. Hand Postures (c): Nṛtta-hasta < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)