Nine Heads: 1 definition

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Nine Heads 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: archive.org: The mirror of gesture (abhinaya-darpana)

Nine Movements of the Head.—The following nine Heads are named by those who are versed in the Science of Dancing:

  1. Sama,
  2. Udvāhita,
  3. Adhomukha,
  4. Ālolita,
  5. Dhuta,
  6. Kampita,
  7. Parāvṛtta,
  8. Utkṣipta,
  9. Parivāhita.
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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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