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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Mastakī (मस्तकी) refers to a type of mask (pratiśiras) or crown, prescribed for the middling gods (as opposed to superioir or inferior) and kings, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. It is also known by the name Maulī. 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).

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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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Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Mastaki (மஸ்தகி) noun < Urdu mastakī. Mastic-tree; ரூமிமஸ்தகி. [rumimasthagi.]

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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Ends with: Bolamastaki, Irumimastaki, Rumamastaki, Rumimastaki.

Full-text: Chinnamastakikri, Pratishiras, Mauli, Crown.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Mastaki, Mastakī, Masthaki, Masthagi, Masdagi, Masdhagi; (plurals include: Mastakis, Mastakīs, Masthakis, Masthagis, Masdagis, Masdhagis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)

1.3. Elements of Drama (b): Costume and Make up < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]

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Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)

Chapter XXIII - Costumes and Make-up (nepathya)

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