Cukkita: 2 definitions
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Cukkita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chukkita.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraCukkita (चुक्कित, “oppress”) refers to a specific gesture (āṅgika) made with the chin (cibuka), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. It is also known by the name cukṣita. These gestures form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusCukkita (ಚುಕ್ಕಿತ):—[noun] (dance.) a facial gesture, drawing the lips and gently showing the teeth.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Cukkitam.
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Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
7. Movements of the Face < [Chapter 2 - Dance in the Puranas]