Recitanikuttita, Recitanikuṭṭita, Recita-nikuttita: 1 definition
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Recitanikuttita 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Rechitanikuttita.
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraRecitanikuṭṭita (रेचितनिकुट्टित).—One of the 108 karaṇas (minor dance movement) mentioned in the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 4. It is also known as Recakanikuṭṭita. The instructions for this recitanikuṭṭita-karaṇa is as follows, “the right hand to be Recita, left foot Udghaṭṭita (= Nikuṭṭita), and the left hand with Dolā gesture.”.
A karaṇa represents a minor dance movements and combines sthāna (standing position), cārī (foot and leg movement) and nṛttahasta (hands in dancing position).
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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Partial matches: Recita.
Full-text: Recakanikuttita.
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