Dagar: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dagar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Dagar has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Dagara.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Dagar refers to a type of string instrument common to the region of Assam.—Indian classical Music is highly influenced by the Nāṭyaśāstra, the Saṃgītaratnākara etc. As the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa follows the Nāṭyaśāstra in a great extent, this work also influences somehow the Indian classical Music. [...] Some indigenous instruments of Assam can also be classified under these four kinds of instruments as stated in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa. Instruments like dagar, etc. are avanaddha or percussion instruments.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDagar in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a path, track, course..—dagar (डगर) is alternatively transliterated as Ḍagara.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dagara, Dagare chedy, Dagargala, Takar, Takarai, Takarakacam, Takaral, Takaram, Takararu, Takarati, Takaravittai, Takari, Takarir, Takarnalal, Takaru, Takarvanku.
Ends with: Cempotakar, Chand Sadagar, Cutecapotakar, Mankalappatakar, Natakar, Pukantakar, Takar.
Full-text: Dagara.
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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
3. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa and Modern Music < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]