Keshamukuta, Keśamukuṭa, Kesha-mukuta: 1 definition
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Keshamukuta 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.
The Sanskrit term Keśamukuṭa can be transliterated into English as Kesamukuta or Keshamukuta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraKeśamukuṭa (केशमुकुट) refers to “crowns made up of knotted hair”, prescribed for the Vidyādharas, Siddhas and Cāraṇas, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. It is composed of the Sanskrit words keśa (hair) and mukuṭa (crown). Providing masks is a component of nepathya (costumes and make-up) and is to be done in accordance with the science of āhāryābhinaya (extraneous representation).
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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