Manipuri, Mani-puri: 1 definition
Introduction:
Manipuri 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)Manipuri 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 Dance forms like Kathakalī and Mohinīyaṭṭam derives their hand gestures from the text of Hastalakṣaṇadīpikā and Manipuri Dance form has its own dancing gestures and postures.
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: Manipuri urohi, Manipuri-sem.
Full-text (+513): Manipuri urohi, Chingthrao, Umorok, Sagol-hidak, Manipuri-sem, Champra, Cherei, Yerum-lei, Numitlei, Kombirei, Singkrang, Uthum, Mairen, Limon, Mayanglambum, Khomthokpi, Yerum-keirum, Khongjai-napi, Lilhar, Heijampet.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Manipuri, Mani-puri; (plurals include: Manipuris, puris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
In Search of Manipur < [July 1951]
A Case for Preparation of Modern Bilingual < [January – March, 2007]
Shrimati Hutheesing- A Daughter of the Dawn < [January-February 1935]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in Maṇipurī < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Gati in contemporary Sanskrit theatre < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Technical terms seen in Uparūpakas < [Chapter 3 - Application of gati in Dṛśya-kāvyas]
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]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 4 - Assam, Burma, Annam and Siam < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]