Shovana Narayan
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This is the Chinese translation of an anthology of poems on woman originally written in English. This is the story of an everyday woman who we see around us every now and then. This is a short collection of thoughts of women who build lives around the husband and his wishes. This is done willingly and happily. In fact this gives her immense satisfaction. She is so busy building a family and dreaming of a home that she'll one day spend her old age in, that she ...
India is fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religions and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms, all of which are bound in the single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiating the fragrance of Indianness.
Though many books of Indian Classical Dances are available, this Indian Classical Dance series ...
India is fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religions and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms, all of which are bound in the single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiating the fragrance of Indianness.
Though many books of Indian classical dances are available, this Indian classical dance series ...
India is fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religious and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms all of which are bound in the single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiating the fragrance of Indianness.
Through many books of Indian classical dances are available, this Indian classical dance series ...
India is fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religions and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms, all of which are bound in the single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiating the fragrance of Indianness.
Though many books of Indian classical dances are available, this Indian classical dance series ...
The study of the economy of ancient India through Sanskrit inscriptions is a herculean task. Till date, several works are available on research done on arts, religious philosophy, history and language through inscriptions but very little has been attempted in the field of economic studies based on Sanskrit epigraphs. Dr. Kamal Kishor Mishra is the first person to traverse this unchartered terrain.
This work details fourteen tables, bibliography, table of ...
Rhythmic Echoes and Reflections provides a glimpse into the little known facts connected with Kathak, the classical dance form of the Indo-Gangetic belt. While encompassing a detailed essay on the historical development of the dance form and its technical aspects, it is also a fascinating study on the continuity of the form and stance employed in the dance through a careful study of sculptures and paintings of the area beginning from the Mauryan period. It is a ...
Performing arts has occupied a distinct and unique position in India since ages. The arts have been part and parcel of the Indian life and its ethos. A unique feature of Indian culture has been is interactions with the outside world throughout its 5000 years of history. This has led to both fusion and synthesis in performing arts. The performing arts over a period of many centuries have been given patronage by the state. In a way it helped in the development of ...
Folk Dance Traditions of India is a comprehensive and detailed study of the bewildering diversity of folk dances that forms the landscape of Indian art panorama. The book has a very wide coverage for in addition to discussing a number of folk dance forms pertaining to the various states of India, it also dwells on occasions and themes for folk dances, folk dances as part of folk theatre, associated festivals, formations and patterns, martial arts as well as a ...
The book, Indian Theatre and Dance Traditions covers a wide horizon and provides an insight into the multi dimensional theatrical traditions of India that include drama, dance and music, folk and classical. This book also covers areas of puppetry, martial arts and the tradition of masks. It delves into the roots of various streams of Indian culture including a deep reflection on the applicability of the ancient treatise on dramaturgy, the Natyasastra. This book ...
Kathak, north India’s most popular dance form, originated in the Indo-Gangetic plains. This text on Kathak provides an excellent overview of the form, incorporating a wealth of information on its origin and salient features. Tracing its over 2000-year-old history, it answers many of the questions that frequently plaque interested viewers as well as connoisseurs. It corrects and puts into proper perspective, a number of misconceptions that are related to the ...
This book presents a detailed exposition of the multi-faceted influence of Krishna in the field of performing arts. It also includes a comparative glimpse into the attributes of Shiva and Krishna, the two principal deities of performing arts.
India is a fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religions and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms, all of which are bound in the single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiating the fragrance of ‘Indianness’. Though many books on Indian ...