Uromandali, Uromaṇḍalī, Uras-mandali: 2 definitions
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraUromaṇḍalī (उरोमण्डली) refers to a gesture (āṅgika) made with ‘dance hands’ (nṛttahasta), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. The hands (hasta) form a part of the human body which represents one of the six major limbs (aṅga) used in dramatic performance. With these limbs are made the various gestures (āṅgika), which form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraUromaṇḍalī (उरोमण्डली).—A type of gesture (āṅgika) made with dance-hands (nṛttahasta);—(Instructions): After circling movements one hand to be raised up and the other to hang down, and movements to take place near the breast. The Dance-hands are to be used in forming Karaṇas.
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: Uro, Uras, Mandali, Mantali.
Starts with: Uromandalin, Uromantali.
Ends with: Uromantali.
Full-text: Nrittahasta.
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