Kathak: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kathak 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: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Kathak refers to one of the eight kinds of classical dance form of India recognised by Sangeet Natak Academy. The classical dance forms of India have numerous elements through which a performer presents a particular dance form properly. [...] The classical dance forms [such as Kathak] are fully based on the Abhinayadarpaṇa which has resemblances with the Nāṭyaśāstra. [...] The gestures and postures of Dance as found in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa as almost same with the Classical Dance forms [such as Kathak].
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKathak (ಕಥಕ್):—[noun] one of the systems of classical dance in India, which blends the traditional Indian system with that of Muslim.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+14): Katakam, Katakan, Katakatenal, Katakuvayam, Kathaka, Kathakacayanaprayoga, Kathakadi, Kathakagniprayoga, Kathakagrihya, Kathakagrihyapancika, Kathakagrihyaparishishta, Kathakagrihyasutra, Kathakajana, Kathakalakshepa, Kathakalapa, Kathakamu, Kathakaprayogavritti, Kathakara, Kathakathana, Kathakaumudi.
Full-text: Pindibandha.
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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
2. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and the Indian Classical Dances < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in classical dance form of Kathak < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Chapterisation—Thesis structure < [Introduction]
Analysis of technical terms: Mārga and Deśī < [Chapter 1 - Nāṭya]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Foreword to volume 9 < [Forewords]
Shrimati Hutheesing- A Daughter of the Dawn < [January-February 1935]
Crisis in Modern Indian Art < [June 1946]
In Search of Manipur < [July 1951]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)