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2 unusual facts about Melattur style


Melattur

Melattur style, a variety of Bharata Natyam dance which originated in the Tamil village

Melattur style

Mangudi became interested in Shuddha Nrittam after watching a performance by devadasi of Cheyyur Sengalvarayar temple, who performed it along with other 71 types of items (e.g. Kavita, Nritta, Vadya, Sangeeta and others).


Indian aesthetics

The abhinaya of the Melattur style of abhinaya remains extremely rich in variations of the emotions, while the Pandanallur style expressions are more limited in scope.


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