Kutam, Kuṭam: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Kuṭam (‘pot’) refers to the seventh of the eleven dances (patinoraṭal) as mentioned in the Kaṭalāṭukkāṭai which is a chapter of the Cilappatikāram: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—The eleven dances were (viz., Kuṭam) danced by Madavi in the Indra Vila (the festival celebrating the victory of Indra). After praising Viṣṇu, four Varuna-bhutas and Tiṅkal (moon in the sky, moving for the benefit of others), the patinoraṭal (eleven dances) is said to begin.
Kuṭam description: It was danced with kuṭam (pot) by Māyōn, who measured the long earth when he went to Chou (the city) of Vanasura. Yama captured Anirudhan, the son of Kama, because of his daughter Usa. In order to redeem him from his captivity, Māyōn danced this pot-dance with vessels made of mud and pañca-loha (five metals).
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)
Starts with: Kutamakayam, Kutamallikai, Kutamana, Kutamba, Kutamero, Kutamoda, Kutamohana, Kutampai, Kutampam, Kutampuli, Kutamtra, Kutamtragara, Kutamtragarike, Kutamudgara, Kutamula, Kutamulla, Kutamvaka, Kutanka, Kutantri.
Ends with: Akutam, Cakutam, Cankutam, Cittirakutam, Curatakkutam, Jukutam, Kalakutam, Kokkutam, Kukkutam, Manikkutam, Saharshakutam, Sakutam, Ulakutam, Venkutam.
Full-text: Kutomula, Mayon, Patinoratal, Kuta.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Kutam, Kuṭam; (plurals include: Kutams, Kuṭams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.14.48 < [Chapter 14 - The Meeting of King Nanda and Uddhava]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.52.3 < [Sukta 52]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 57: Pugazh Kotpuli < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kodumbalur < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]