Theory
Theory
Shloka
Kastuurii-Tilakam Lalaatta-Pattale Vakssah-Sthale Kaustubham
Naasa-Agre Nava-Mauktikam Karatale Vennum Kare Kangkannam |
Sarva-Angge Haricandanam Sulalitam Kanntthe Ca Muktaavalim
Gopa-Strii Parivessttito Vijayate Gopaala Cuuddaamannih ||
Meaning:
1: Salutations to Gopala Who is adorned with the Sacred Marks of Kasturi (Musk) on
His Forehead and Kaustubha Jewel on His Chest,
2: His Nose is decorated with a Shining Pearl, the Palms of His Hands are gently holding
a Flute, the Hands themselves are beautifully decorated with Bracelets,
3: His Whole Body is Smeared with Sandal Paste, as if Playfully anointed, and His Neck is
decorated with a Necklace of Pearls,
4: Surrounded by the Cowherd Woman, Gopala is Shining in their middle in Celebration like
a Jewel on the Head.
Veshtanae winding
Gandhavasana to smell
Vachana speak
Drushti glancing
Ravi Sun
Nagaryam City
Lokaartham World
Vyajana-artha Solitude
Tharjana Threatening
Shalaka Rod
Vapushi Body
Aascharya Astonishment
Chatra Umbrella
Samartha Capability
Panou Hand
In addition it used to denote: Praising, telling truth, pointing to distant place, life, walking in
front, lotus stalk, sunrise and sunset, arrow, handle, listening, yearning for the beloved,
recollection, nose, beak, and vision.
Mukha Face
Kanduke Ball
Sthalyam Bowl
Bhojane Food
Shakaraphala Mango
Kamala Lotus
Anda Egg
Additional usages denote: elephant trunk, brilliance, vessel of gold or silver, coil of hair,
moderation, charm, bending a bough, coconut.
Bhujaga Snake
Mandra Lowpitch
Prokshana Sprinkling
Poshana Nourishing
Additional usages denote: rouge, mud, doing pranayama, washing the face, charity, fondling,
milk, saffron flower, bashfulness, concealing a child, image or idol, clinging, saying ‘very
true’, holding the breasts of women.
kapoola Cheek
Bhityam fear
Vivadam argument
Mandirae house
Sopane stairs
Samchara roaming
Mouktika pearl
Sugandha Fragrance
Akarnane hearing
Shasha Rabbit
Gaje Elephant
chakora Partridge
Ghutika-Adika Pill
chataka Bird
gantika Bell
Kucha Breast
Mukura mirror
Dhamilla hair-knot
Grama village
Shakata cart
Chakravaka type of bird
Shlagana praise
Aardre Wetness
Khede sadness
Rasaaswade taste
Lochane eye
Pramane promise
Sarase romance
Shakaleekrute breaking
Aasane seated
Tailadou oil
Shuke Parrot
Yoge Meditation(Yoga),
Vinishchaye Decission
Romanche Excitement
Mouktikadoucha Pearls & other
precious stones
Chitrasamlekhane tatha Drawing
Damshetu Fly
Hamsapaksha Hasta
Samdamshakyobhidheeyate
Samdamsha Hasta is used.
Panchabane Cupid
Mudradidharane Smearing sacred
marks on the body
Naabhoucha Belly button
Kadaleepushpe Banana Flower
Yujyate Mukulakaraha
Mukula Hasta is used.
Trishoolakara Eeritaha
Oornanabha
Gulika Ball
theermana korvaigal
1) Tha Hatha Jham Thari Tha ,
Jham Thari Jhaga Thari Thei ,
Tha Dhi Gi Na Thom ,
Thaka Tha Dhi Gi Na Thom ,
Thaka Dhiku Tha Dhi GI Na Thom ,
REPERTOIRE
Alarippu
Meaning definition
The word alarippu is a telugu word which means blooming or blossoming .It is the first item
that a dancer learns as a student. A simple item which helps the dancer to warm up so that she
can perform the more complicated items with ease.The dancer moves each part of her body
eyes, head, shoulders,hands by turn and then the whole body. In the end there is a small
korvai with which it ends. It is performed as an introductory piece in a dance repertoire.
2) Chatusra Alarippu
Level 1 (sama pada & ayata)
Vilambita kalam
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Madhyama kalam
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Durita Kalam
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Level 2 (muzhu mandi)
Vilambita kalam
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Madhyama kalam
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Duritha Kalam
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3) Khanda Alarippu
Level 1 (sama pada & ayata)
Vilambita kalaM
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Madhyama kalam
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Durita Kalam
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Level 2 (muzhu mandi)
Vilambita kalam
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Madhyama kalam
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Duritha Kalam
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Mandi Adavu and korvai adavu china adavu (Notes)
Jatiswarams
Meaning Definition
As the name suggests it is an item composed of nritta. Korvais are set to lilting melodious
swara patterns. Korvais are combinations of adavus. The first korvai in a jatiswaram is called
a teermanam. Each korvai is separated by a graceful movement known as "mai adavu". This
item is composed of pure dance and has no abhinaya.
VASANTHA JATISWARAM
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Ragam: Vasantha (Arohanam: S G M D N S , Avarohanam: S NDMGRS)
Thalam: Chatusra Jati Rupaka Thalam (Should have 6 /multiples of 3 Akshara kalas in a line) / Tisra
jati Eka thalam
Thalam demo: Clap Turn Clap Pinky Ring Middle (6)/ Clap Clap Turn (3)/ Clap pinky ring
SWARAS
Charanam-1
Madhyama kaala
D, ND | MD N, DM G M||
D, , R | ,S ,M ,G , SGM ||
D, ND | MD N, DM G M||
D, , R | ,S ,M ,G , SGM ||
Duritha kaala
Charanam-2
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S , ,, | S NDN S R ND DNDM GMGR ||
JATIS
(Mei Adavus)
Dhi , Tha ki Ta
Thom , Tha Ki
Ta Nam , Tha Ki
Ta
Anupallavi Swara
Thei Thei Dhi Dhi Thei -Thei Thei Dhi Dhi Thei-Thei Thei Dhi Dhi Thei ( Mei
Adavus) Charanam 1 Swara
6) Madhyama kaala:
Duritha Kaala
Charanam 2 Swara
7) Thei Ha Thei Hi Thei Ha Thei Hi Thei Ha Thei Hi Thei Ha Thei Hi Tha , , ,
Tha Thei Tha Ha Thei , Dhi Thei Tha Ha Thei , Tom Thei Tha Ha Thei , Nam Thei Tha Ha
Thei ,
Thei Thei Dhi Dhi Thei - Thei Thei Dhi Dhi Thei- Thei Thei Dhi Dhi Thei
Thei Thei Thei - Thei Thei Thei - Thei Thei Thei - Thei Thei Thei Tha , , Thei Thei Thei Dhi Dhi
Thei Tha , ,
KALYANI JATHISWARAM
SWARAS
S*, ,N DP || DM GR NR ||
S, ,N RG || MG MP DN ||
JATIS
Mei adavu
2)Tha Thai tham , Thai ,
Charanam 1
Charanam 2
Charanam 3
Tha , Ki , ta , Dhi , Ki , ta
Tha tha ri
In this item the dancer introduces abhinaya for the first time in the repertoire. The abhinaya
composed to simple sahityam is usually separated by easy korvais. This item is usually in
misra chapu taalam and the most common ones are in praise of Lord Krishna.
Achhatikijani=You come
Sariga Cheeralu= silk beautiful saris.
Mella chaikoni= slowly stealing them
taruvu nekki= climbing on the tree
Itu chusutunduta= watching us like this
dharmama?= Does this suit you?
Sanchari Notes
Second Line
Nritta notes
Nritta notes
Fourth Line
Nritta Notes
Theermanam notes
Thodayam Mangalam
As a musical composition, Thodaya Mangalam is a set of songs, composed by saints like Sri
Badhradri Ramadasa Swami Sri Annamacharya, and Sri Vijayagopala Swamigal and compiled like a
garland by Marudhanallur Sathguru Swamigal.
The songs in Thodaya Mangalam are in praise of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Lord Srinivasa,
(various forms and names of Lord Maha Vishnu) and composed in sanskrit and telugu in ghana ragas
like Naatai, Aarabi, Madhyamaavathi, Saaveri, and Panthuvarali.
It is sung as "Aahvana Keerthanam" (songs to welcome the Lord with mangalam) in the beginning of
Sampradhaya Bhajan.
Thodaya Mangalam is sung before dance concerts as well. They believe that Mangalam has some
purifying and auspicious effect, thus it is necessary to sing it to provide pure devotinal atmosphere for
successful performance.
Meaning :
Victory to Janaki”s consort and to him who gave refuge to Vibheeshana (ravana’s brother)
Meaning :
I surrender to that lakshmi’s consort who is worshipped by all devas including indra
I surrender to the Destroyer of the Pride of the demons and who is lord of venkata giri
Meaning:
Destroyer of Mura the demon, he who danced on a snake and who is goddess akshmi’s consort.
Who rides on garuda and who has lotus from his nabhi
Who is a great lord who is destroyer of the cycle of birth and death.
Meaning:
The feet worshipped by all devas, the lord of venkata giri Goddess lakshmi’s consort
Meaning:
Charanam
2. Dhimita dhimita dhimi dhimikita kitathom thom thom tarikita tarikitakita thom
Matanga munivara vandita Isha, sarva digambara vestitha vesha, Nithya Niranjana Nithya
natesa Isha sabesha sarvesha
Meaning
Pallavi
Anupallavi
Charanam