Nattai Pushpanjali | An Ode to Ganesha

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BHARATANATYAM MARGAM BASICS

Nattai Pushpanjali

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Course Content

Lesson
Introduction
2 Topics
Introduction to the Course
Introduction to the Piece
Practical Foundation
4 Topics
1. Vaishnava Sthana
2. Swastikam Sthana
3. Samam Walk
4. Anchitam & Kunchitam
Thalam Foundation
5 Topics
Angas(Elements) of Thalam
Understanding Adi Thalam
Recitation of the Pushpanjali in Thalam
Understanding Yathis – Rhythmic Patterns
Understanding & Reciting the Jathi
Sahityam Foundation
2 Topics
Meaning of the Shlokam
Ganesha’s Iconography & Interpretations
Teaching & Demonstration
7 Topics
Part 1: Entry till Offering of Flowers
Part 2: Second Line before Shlokam
Part 3: Shlokam in Viruttam
Part 4: Mushika Vahana line with footwork
Part 5: Vamana Rupa line with Footwork
Part 6: Jathi
Part 7: Finishing Steps
Performance
1 Topic
Performance of the Nattai Pushpanjali