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Chinnayya 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.
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Chinnayya is one of four brothers who propogated the classical dance tradition in ancient Tamilnadu.—The two terms, “nāṭya” and “bharata” were combined to make the term Bharatanatyam. This classical dance tradition found a new form and structure in Tamilnadu in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Tanjore brothers namely Chinnayya, Ponnayya, Sivanandam and Vadivelu codified the dance steps in a proper sequence. They propagated the dance in the temples and formulated the naṭana-mārgam (dance repertoire). Only after their efforts, Krishna Iyer and Rukmini Devi came forward with their innovative ideas to cherish the dance tradition in a positive way.
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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