Tandavam, Tāṇḍavam: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Tāṇḍavam refers to the “vigorous dance” and represents one of the seven types of kuttu (dance) as defined in the first book of the Pañcamarapu which is named the Niruttavakaimarapu (relating ‘the characteristics of different types of dancing’).—The Pañcamarapu (“five-fold traditional usage”) represents an important piece of Tamil literature and was composed by Cerai Aṟivanār in the 9th century AD during the time of Pandyan Tirumaran of the last Caṅkam Period.
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).
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Full-text: Kuttu, Tandava, Surata, Niruttavakai.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Tandavam, Tāṇḍavam; (plurals include: Tandavams, Tāṇḍavams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.3 - (a) Nataraja (the dance of Shiva) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 4.3 - (b) The seven Tandava Dances of Shiva < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 4.3 - (d) Technical terms used by Arurar in relation to Dance and Music < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.156 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Verse 2.2.4 < [Part 2 - Ecstatic Expressions (anubhāva)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Three types of Dance < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 9 < [Chapter 6 - Ṣaṣṭha-yāma-sādhana (Sāyaṃ-kālīya-bhajana–bhāva)]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)