Ras Lila
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Dance Of Divine Love
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Author : Graham M. Schweig
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2018-06-26
Dance Of Divine Love written by Graham M. Schweig and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-26 with Religion categories.
The heart of this book is a dramatic love poem, the Rasa Lila, which is the ultimate focal point of one of the most treasured Sanskrit texts of India, the Bhagavata Purana. Judged a literary masterpiece by Indian and Western scholars alike, this work of poetic genius and soaring religious vision is one of the world's greatest sacred love stories and, as Graham Schweig clearly demonstrates, should be regarded as India's Song of Songs. The story presents the supreme deity as the youthful and amorous cowherd, Krishna, who joins his beloved maidens in an enchanting and celebratory "dance of divine love." Schweig introduces this work of exquisite poetry and profound theology to the Western world in the form of a luminous translation and erudite scholarly treatment. His book explores the historical context and literary genre of the work and elucidates the aesthetic and emotional richness of the composition, highlighting poignant details of this drama of divine love. Schweig illuminates the religious dimensions and ethical nuances of the drama, drawing widely from the commentaries and esoteric vision of masters of the Caitanya school of Vaishnavism, a prominent devotional Hindu tradition. Themes such as transcendence of death through love, the yoga of devotion, the contrast between worldly love and passionate love for God, and the dialectical tension between ethical boundaries and boundless love are presented. The final event of the Rasa dance, the author concludes, presents a dynamic symbol of supreme love that provides the basis for a theological vision of genuine religious pluralism.
Indian Theatre
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Author : Farley P. Richmond
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 1993
Indian Theatre written by Farley P. Richmond and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Folklore categories.
Indian Theatre expands the boundaries of what is usually regarded as theatre in order to explore the multiple dimensions of theatrical performance in India. From rural festivals to contemporary urban theatre, from dramatic rituals and devotional performances to dance-dramas and classical Sanskrit plays, this volume is a vivid introduction to the colourful and often surprising world of Indian performance. Besides mapping the vast range of performance traditions, the volume provides in-depth treatment of representative genres, including well-known forms such as Kathakali and ram lila and little-knowa performances such as tamasha. Each of these chapters explains the historical background of the theatre form under consideration and interprets its dramatic literature, probes its ritual or religious significance, and, where relevant, explores its social and political implications. Moreover, each chapter, except for those on the origins of Indian theatre, concludes with performance notes describing the actual experience of seeing a live performance in its original context. Based on extensive fieldwork, Indian Theatre is the first comprehensive account of the subject to be written by Western specialists and addressed to the needs of readers in the West. It will be a valuable resource for all students of Indian culture and a standard work in the history of theatre and performance for years to come.
Music In Traditional Indian Theatre
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Author : Rani Balbir Kaur
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Music In Traditional Indian Theatre written by Rani Balbir Kaur and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dramatic music categories.
Photos Of The Gods
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Author : Christopher Pinney
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2004
Photos Of The Gods written by Christopher Pinney and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Art categories.
Chris Pinney demonstrates how printed images were pivotal to India's struggle for national and religious independence. He also provides a history of printing in India.
Glimpses Of Manipuri Culture
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Author : Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Glimpses Of Manipuri Culture written by Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
India S Dances
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Author : Reginald Massey
language : en
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Release Date : 2004
India S Dances written by Reginald Massey and has been published by Abhinav Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Performing Arts categories.
The Dances Of India Are Among The Oldest Dance Genres Still Widely Practiced Today. In Recent Years They Have Become Increasingly Known And Appreciated All Over The World. This Book Details The History Of The Several Styles Of Indian Dance And Gives An Account Of The Cultural, Religious, Social And Political Factors Which Influenced Their Growth And Development. There Are Fascinating Side-Lights On The Etiquette And Mores Of Indian Society. Many Of The Myths And Legends Which Form The Subject Matter Of The Dances Are Recounted And Theories Suggested To Explain Their Inspiration And Sources.This Is A Comprehensive Survey For Readers Who Want To Relate The Classical Dances To The Broader Background Of Indian Culture. For Students, Indian And Non- Indian, It Provides Valuable Historic And Technical Information; And For Dance Lovers It Serves As A Guide Telling Them What To Look For In A Performance. There Is, In Addition, An Overview Of India'S Many Folk Dances. The Glossary Of Terms Germane To The Different Styles Is A Useful Adjunct As Is The Bibliography.In The Latter Part Of This Book The Achievements Of Leading Delhi-Based Dancers Are Recorded And, At The Same Time, New Talent Is Readily Recognized.Written By An Acknowledged Authority, India'S Dances Is, Quite Simply, A Defmitive Volume On Some Of This Country'S Most. Enduring Contributions To World Culture.
The Celestial Dancers
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Author : Amit Sarwal
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-05-15
The Celestial Dancers written by Amit Sarwal and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-15 with Performing Arts categories.
The Celestial Dancers: Manipuri Dance on Australian Stage charts the momentous journey of the popularization of Manipur’s Hindu dances in Australia. Tradition has it that the people of Manipur, a northeastern state of India, are descended from the celestial gandharvas, dance and music blessed among them as a God’s gift. The intricately symbolic Hindu dances of Manipur in their original religious forms were virtually unseen and unknown outside India until an Australian impresario, Louise Lightfoot, brought them to the stage in the 1950s. Her experimental changes through a pioneering collaboration with dancers Rajkumar Priyagopal Singh and Ibetombi Devi modernized Manipuri dance for presentation on a global stage. This partnership moved Manipur’s Hindu dances from the sphere of ritualistic temple practice to a formalized stage art abroad. Amit Sarwal chronicles how this movement, as in the case of other prominent Indian classical dances and dancers, enabled both Manipuri dance and dancers to gain recognition worldwide. This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in Hindu temple dance, Manipur dance, cross-cultural collaborations and the globalizing of Indian Classical Dance. The Celestial Dancers is a comprehensive study of how an exceptional Hindu dance form developed on the global stage.
Cultural Forms And Practices In Northeast India
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Author : Kailash C. Baral
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-05-16
Cultural Forms And Practices In Northeast India written by Kailash C. Baral and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-16 with Social Science categories.
The present book examines cultural diversities of Northeast India. The sixteen essays included in the volume cover various aspects of cultural forms and their practices among the communities of Northeast. The present volume is expected to serve as a bridge between vanishing cultural forms and their commodification, on the one hand, and their cultural ritual origins, evolution and significance in identity formation, on the other. The book analyses continuity of cultural forms, their representations and often their reinventions under globalisation. Further, the book underlines historical forces such as colonialism and religious conversion that have transformed communities and their cultural practices. Yet some of the pre-colonial, ritual-performative traditions hold on. Through insightful analyses, this book offers an informed view of the region’s historical, ethnic and cultural practices. It is expected that the volume will be useful for scholars and students interested in Northeast studies.
Hindu And Muhammadan Festivals
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Release Date : 1991
Hindu And Muhammadan Festivals written by and has been published by Asian Educational Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Compiled From Wilson, Wilkins, Crooke, Sell, Hughes And Other Writers.
India S Kathak Dance Past Present Future
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Author : Reginald Massey
language : en
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Release Date : 1999
India S Kathak Dance Past Present Future written by Reginald Massey and has been published by Abhinav Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Dance categories.
All The Major Dance Styles Of The Indian Subcontinent Share A Common Root System Of Ethical And Aesthetic Values. Hence No Single Style Can Claim To Be Purer Or Older Than Any Other. Kathak- The Style That Grew, Took Shape And Flourished In The Northern Regions Of The Subcontinent-Has Been Misunderstood And Misinterpreted On Account Of Ignorance And Prejudice From Various Quarters. This Book Sets Out, Therefore, To Rectify Incorrect Perceptions By Presenting Historical Facts And Placing Kathak Dance In Its Proper Cultural Context. The Background Of The Dance Is Explained In Detail; The Religious, Social And Political Influences Over The Centuries Are Recounted; Myth, Theory And Reality Are Expounded Upon; Current Trends Are Described And Future Possibilities Examine; And, Not Least, The Sheer Beauty Of Kathak Is Exposed To Both The Eye And The Intellect. This Book Provides Not Only Information On Technique And Training But Also Tells The Dance Lover What To Look For In A Typical Kathak Performance. It Will, Indeed, Assist The Reader Better To Appreciate And Understand A Great Dance Style. The Names And Addresses Of Recognised Dance Schools And Teachers, Both In India And Abroad, Will Prove Useful, As Will The Glossary And Bibliography. India S Kathak Dance: Past, Present, Future Is Essential Reading For All Those Who Wish To Be Acquainted With India S Immense Cultural And Artistic Achievements.