Shuddharaga, Śuddharāga, Shuddha-raga: 1 definition
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Shuddharaga 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 Śuddharāga can be transliterated into English as Suddharaga or Shuddharaga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraŚuddharāga (शुद्धराग) is defined as “the rāga having the form of Śiva”, according to Umāpati in his 9th century Aumāpatam (exposition on music and dance). Merged with sālaga-rāgas, they become known as saṅkīrṇa. Umāpati mentions 36 śuddha-rāgas; among them are mentioned Nāgadhvani, Taraṅgiṇī, Ābhīri, etc.
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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