Devopaharaka, Devopahāraka, Deva-upaharaka: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (ns)Devopahāraka (देवोपहारक) refers to one of the fifty types of Cālakas (“variety of hand-movements”), according to Kallinātha’s Kalānidhi commentary on the Saṅgītaratnākara 7.349 (Vol. IV, pp.110-125).—Kohala says that though there are infinite number of cālakas, the ones that are actively being used in lakṣya alone are being described by him. He proceeds to describe fifty cālakas [for example, devopahāraka]. After giving a detailed explanation for each of these fifty cālakas, Kohala says that he has just related the details about cālakas as mentioned by Lord Śiva and follows that with the benefits of performing these cālakas (kīrti, maṅgala etc.).
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: Upaharaka, Deva.
Full-text: Calaka.
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