Kanishthikagraha, Kaniṣṭhikāgrahā, Kanishthika-graha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kaniṣṭhikāgrahā can be transliterated into English as Kanisthikagraha or Kanishthikagraha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraKaniṣṭhikāgrahā (कनिष्ठिकाग्रहा) refers to one of the three classes of song (dhruvā) according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 32.25-27.—“Dhruvās are of three classes: Kaniṣṭhikāgrahā, Sannipātāgrahā, and Apagrahā. The first dhruvā is Prāveśīkī (entering), the second one Ākṣepikī (indicating), the third one Prāsādikī (calming), the fourth one Antarā (transitional) and the fifth one is Naiṣkrāmikī (departing).”
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: Kanishthika, Graha.
Full-text: Sannipatagraha, Prasadiki, Apagraha, Naishkramiki, Akshepiki, Antara, Praveshiki, Dhruva.
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