Hastas – Himalayan School of Traditional Dance

Devatha Hastas

According to Natyashastra , a dancer expresses through Angikam (body), Vachikam (words), Sattvikam(emotions) and Ahaaryam(costume). The most striking feature of Bharatanatyam is the use of hand gestures – Hasthas, (in the Angikabhinaya). It is of great importance both in the enactment of Abhinaya (Expressing emotions) and in Nritta (pure dance gestures) Hastas used to depict the deities in Bharatanatyam are called Devatha Hastas. Below are the DevathaContinue reading “Devatha Hastas”

Asamyuta Hasta Viniyoga

Asamyuta hastas can be used to denote various thoughts, ideas and objects. Viniyoga represents the usage.

Samyuta Hastas

According to Natyashastra , a dancer expresses through Angikam (body), Vachikam (words), Sattvikam(emotions) and Ahaaryam(costume). The most striking feature of Bharatanatyam is the use of hand gestures – Hasthas, (in the Angikabhinaya). It is of great importance both in the enactment of Abhinaya (Expressing emotions) and in Nritta (pure dance gestures) As per Natyashastra , Hastas are broadly categorised as: Asamyukta/Asamyuta Hastas or Single handed Gestures Samyukta/Samyuta Hastas orContinue reading “Samyuta Hastas”

Asamyuta Hastas

According to Natyashastra , a dancer expresses through Angikam (body), Vachikam (words), Sattvikam(emotions) and Ahaaryam(costume). The most striking feature of Bharatanatyam is the use of hand gestures – Hasthas, (in the Angikabhinaya). It is of great importance both in the enactment of Abhinaya (Expressing emotions) and in Nritta (pure dance gestures) As per Natyashastra , Hastas are broadly categorised as: Asamyukta/Asamyuta Hastas or Single handed Gestures Samyukta/Samyuta Hastas orContinue reading “Asamyuta Hastas”