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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)

Pukārkkāṇṭam is a part of the Cilappatikāram: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—The Pukārkkāṇṭam is the chapter on the story that took place in the town of Kavirippumpattinam in the Chola country. Cilappatikāram is the book in Tamil literature that speaks most extensively on dance in ancient times. Pukārkkāṇṭam, the third canto of araṅkeṟṟukāṭai (the debut), speaks of dance. Pukārkkāṇṭam means the introduction of Madavi (the dancing girl character of this epic) to the audience. It depicts the previous birth history of Madavi; her training in dance and music for seven years from the age of five to twelve, and her dance venture on stage at the age of twelve. Furthermore, it describes the talents and the intelligence of Nannūl Pulavar (the scholar for good books such as dance, music, lyrics, drums, flute and yal).

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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).

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Kantam, Pukar.

Full-text: Peruvalatan, Pumpukar, Talaikkol, Silappadikaram, Karikala.

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