The Sanskrit term Ūrdhvagoṣṭhikā can be transliterated into English as Urdhvagosthika or Urdhvagoshthika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Ūrdhvagoṣṭhikā (ऊर्ध्वगोष्ठिका) refers to one of the eighteen jātis: rules used in the playing of drums (puṣkara) [with reference to Mṛdaṅga, Paṇava and Dardura] according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 33. Accordingly, “Light strokes on the face of ūrdhvaka, āṅkika and dakṣiṇa in the vitasta-mārga or striking of dakṣiṇaka and vāmaka after beginning with āṅkika and ūrdhvaka will constitute Ūrdhvagoṣṭhikā. Playing almost violently udhidhrṅ dhrṅ in the Vitasta-mārga will constitute ūrdhvagoṣṭhikā-jāti. It is meant for the movement of heavenly characters”.

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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: Goshthika, Urdhva.

Full-text: Jati.

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