Bharatanatyam by Anita Ratnam - Part III

Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest forms of dance originated in Tamil Nadu, India is performed on the basis of theories set out in the book Natyasasthram. It is based on steps and hand gestures.

This video features Ambika Pallavi which is based on two slokas (hymns) taken from Soundarya Lahari which have been composed in praise of goddess Ambika (divine mother).

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