Rangashirsha, Raṅgaśīrṣa, Ranga-shirsha, Ramgashirsha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Rangashirsha 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.
The Sanskrit term Raṅgaśīrṣa can be transliterated into English as Rangasirsa or Rangashirsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraRaṅgaśīrṣa (रङ्गशीर्ष) refers to the “stage”. It forms part of a playhouse (raṅga). It is also known as Raṅgapīṭha. The term is used throughout nāṭyaśāstra literature.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRaṃgaśīrṣa (ರಂಗಶೀರ್ಷ):—[noun] the front portion of a play-stage.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shirsha, Ranga.
Full-text: Rangapitha, Dharani, Ranga, Pravala, Sphatika, Vaidurya, Prashnika, Vajra.
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Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Chapter II - Description of the Playhouse (nāṭyamaṇḍapa)
Part 4 - The Ancient Indian Drama in Practice < [Introduction, part 1]
Vastu-shastra (4): Palace Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)