Monday, May 12, 2008

Indian Classical Dances

Invocation to Lord Shiva (Nataraja)

(The Cosmic Dancer)

"We bow to Him the benevolent One Whose limbs are the worlds, Whose song and poetry are the essence of all language,Whose costume is the moon and the stars..."
"The dancing foot, the sound of the tinkling bells,The songs that are sung, and the various steps,The forms assumed by our Master as He dances,Discover these in your own heart,So shall your bonds be broken."

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The Seven types of Indian Classical Dances