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'''Welcome to the Utpalasia Wiki, a compendium of both common and hard-to-find knowledge about Indian and Nepali dance and music.'''

We're aiming to organize and share information about fascinating and complex types of dance and musical instruments, such as Kathak and the tabla. In many cases, this information is closely guarded and is usually passed on only through the direct connection between guru and shishya (student).

We believe that this system has several flaws. First, this kind of knowledge can easily disappear over time. Second, the quality and organization of this information is very inconsistent. And third, we think that everyone should have the opportunity to learn about the beauty of these arts.

== Dance ==

=== [[:Category:Indian Dance|Indian Dance]] ===
==== [[:Category:Kathak|Kathak]] ====
* [[:Category:Gharana|Gharana]]
* [[:Category:Toda|Toda]]
==== [[:Category:Mudra|Mudra]] ====
* [[:Category:Mudras|Mudras]]

===[[:Category:Buddhist Dance|Buddhist Dance]]===

== Music ==

=== [[:Category:Indian Music|Indian Music]] ===
==== [[:Category:Hindustani Vocal|Hindustani Vocal]] ====
==== [[:Category:Lay|Lay]] ====
* [[:Category:Lays|Lays]]
==== [[:Category:Taal|Taal]] ====
* [[:Category:Bol Groupings|Bol Groupings]]
* [[:Category:Taals|Taals]]
==== [[:Category:Tabla|Tabla]] ====
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Kapota

2019-08-05T09:04:05Z

Tarik:

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Kapota
| image_name = Kapota.jpg
| meaning = Dove
}}

'''Kapota''' is the second gesture of the joint-hand mudras which represents the dove.

=Application=

Additional usages:

* rows of trees

* acquiescence

* plantain flower

* cold

* modesty

* collecting things

*citron

* casket

[[Category:Mudras]]

Vajrayogini

2015-05-25T22:57:30Z

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[[File:Vajrayogini.jpg|300px|frame|right|A common depiction of Vajrayogini with characteristics such as the third eye, skull necklace, and blood red body.]]
'''Vajrayogini''' is a tantric Buddhist meditational deity, the most important of the dakinis, or sky-goers. She embodies the shakti (power) aspect of a buddha, the wisdom of experience, and the passion required to attain enlightenment. Her duality occurs in the fact that she is both a guide and an essence of what it means to be a buddha.

==Appearance==
Young, naked, and sensuous, Vajrayogini has a deep red body to signify the heat and fire of wisdom. Her hair is long and wild, and she wears a garland of human skulls around her neck. The third eye sits vertically on her forehead, a reminder that she can see past, present, and future. Her single face emphasizes that emptiness has only one nature; her two arms refer to the realization of the two truths. The left hand holds a skullcup filled with blood, symbolizing her experience of bliss, while the right holds a curved knife, a weapon to destroy the delusions and obstacles of all living beings.

==Dance==
The Vajrayogini dance is a highly stylized form of artistic expression which requires a variety of controlled movements, including representations of the dakini and her many attributes. Every single dimension of the dance is choreographed to highlight the physical and spiritual qualities of the goddess. The dancer herself must portray both the role of devotee and deity, demonstrating the interconnection and interaction between the two. Correct mudras, abhinaya, body posture, and foot patterning are essential to the dance, and require many years to perfect.

The vocal accompaniment for the Vajrayogini dance is usually performed by a woman, with the addition of a background drum to set the rhythm at the onset of the piece.

==External Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajrayogini Vajrayogini - Wikipedia]

[[Category:Buddhist Dance]]

Vajrayogini

2015-05-25T22:08:20Z

Tarik: file link capitalization

[[File:Vajrayogini.jpg|thumb|right|A common depiction of Vajrayogini with characteristics such as the third eye, skull necklace, and blood red body.]]
'''Vajrayogini''' is a tantric Buddhist meditational deity, the most important of the dakinis, or sky-goers. She embodies the shakti (power) aspect of a buddha, the wisdom of experience, and the passion required to attain enlightenment. Her duality occurs in the fact that she is both a guide and an essence of what it means to be a buddha.

==Appearance==
Young, naked, and sensuous, Vajrayogini has a deep red body to signify the heat and fire of wisdom. Her hair is long and wild, and she wears a garland of human skulls around her neck. The third eye sits vertically on her forehead, a reminder that she can see past, present, and future. Her single face emphasizes that emptiness has only one nature; her two arms refer to the realization of the two truths. The left hand holds a skullcup filled with blood, symbolizing her experience of bliss, while the right holds a curved knife, a weapon to destroy the delusions and obstacles of all living beings.

==Dance==
The Vajrayogini dance is a highly stylized form of artistic expression which requires a variety of controlled movements, including representations of the dakini and her many attributes. Every single dimension of the dance is choreographed to highlight the physical and spiritual qualities of the goddess. The dancer herself must portray both the role of devotee and deity, demonstrating the interconnection and interaction between the two. Correct mudras, abhinaya, body posture, and foot patterning are essential to the dance, and require many years to perfect.

The vocal accompaniment for the Vajrayogini dance is usually performed by a woman, with the addition of a background drum to set the rhythm at the onset of the piece.

==External Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajrayogini Vajrayogini - Wikipedia]

[[Category:Buddhist Dance]]

Main Page

2015-05-25T22:03:03Z

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<div id="mf-home">
'''Welcome to the Utpalasia Wiki, a compendium of both common and hard-to-find knowledge about Indian and Nepali dance and music.'''

We're aiming to organize and share information about fascinating and complex types of dance and musical instruments, such as Kathak and the tabla. In many cases, this information is closely guarded and is usually passed on only through the direct connection between guru and shishya (student).

We believe that this system has several flaws. First, this kind of knowledge can easily disappear over time. Second, the quality and organization of this information is very inconsistent. And third, we think that everyone should have the opportunity to learn about the beauty of these arts.

''Please note that this wiki is in its infancy and very much a work in progress. Also, this wiki is not meant to be a fully comprehensive resource, but rather a supplemental one.''

== Dance ==

=== [[:Category:Indian Dance|Indian Dance]] ===
==== [[:Category:Kathak|Kathak]] ====
* [[:Category:Gharana|Gharana]]
* [[:Category:Toda|Toda]]
==== [[:Category:Mudra|Mudra]] ====
* [[:Category:Mudras|Mudras]]

===[[:Category:Buddhist Dance|Buddhist Dance]]===

== Music ==

=== [[:Category:Indian Music|Indian Music]] ===
==== [[:Category:Hindustani Vocal|Hindustani Vocal]] ====
==== [[:Category:Lay|Lay]] ====
* [[:Category:Lays|Lays]]
==== [[:Category:Taal|Taal]] ====
* [[:Category:Bol Groupings|Bol Groupings]]
* [[:Category:Taals|Taals]]
==== [[:Category:Tabla|Tabla]] ====
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Alapadma

2013-07-15T03:54:17Z

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{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Alapadma
| image_name = Alapadma.jpg
| meaning = Fully opened lotus
}}

'''Alapadma''' mudra, according to legend, originated from a story about Krishna as a child, in which he stole butter and milk.

==Application==

Alapadma mudra is one of the many hand gestures used by performing artists to express a specific action or emotional state.

This gesture can also be used to depict the following:

* Viraha (yearning for the beloved)
* Mukura (mirror)
* Tataka (pond or lake)
* Udra-thakopa (great anger)
* Shakata (cart)
* fresh ghee
* sweets
* ball
* dancing
* palace
* cluster of flowers

[[Category:Mudras]]

Alapadma

2013-07-06T18:35:07Z

Tarik: minor edit (physical state not mentioned for this mudra)

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Alapadma
| image_name = Alapadma.jpg
| meaning = Fully opened lotus
}}

'''Alapadma''' mudra, according to legend, originated from a story about Shri Krishna as a child, in which he stole butter and milk.

==Application==

Alapadma mudra is one of the many hand gestures used by performing artists to express a specific action or emotional state.

This gesture can also be used for the following:

* Viraha ("yearning for the beloved")
* Mukura ("mirror")
* Tataka ("pond" or "lake")
* Udra-thakopa ("great anger")
* Shakata ("cart")
* fresh ghee
* sweets
* ball
* dancing
* palace
* cluster of flowers

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Ravana.jpg

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Ravana mudra

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Ravana mudra

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Ravana mudra

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2013-05-21T22:53:00Z

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Ravana mudra

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2013-05-21T20:36:11Z

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Ravana mudra

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Ravana mudra

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2013-05-21T20:30:56Z

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Ravana mudra

Mudra

2013-05-21T08:14:58Z

Tarik:

A '''mudra''' is a hand gesture with multiple functions.

== History ==

In the classical sense, a mudra denotes some relationship to Hinduism or a specific deity. In ancient texts, one will more often find the word ''hasta'' to describe a positioning of the hands and fingers, particularly within the context of dance and dance drama.

The importance of mudras cannot be overstated; they illustrate the Divine, give instruction, express emotions, connect dancers with spiritual and devotional practices, and channel dancers' shakti (primal force). Hands can generate and move energy, call attention to an action or thought, and portray feelings.

The importance of mudras is mentioned in the ''Abhinaya Darpana'':

:''Where the hand goes, the eyes follow.''
:''Where the eyes go, the mind follows.''
:''Where the mind (awareness) is, mood or emotion (bhava) is created.''
:''Once bhava is created, sentiment (rasa) arises.''

== Mudras in Dance ==

There is an almost endless variety of mudras within classical dance and, along with other body parts, including the eyes, feet, legs, waist, eyelids, lips, and eyebrows, they help illustrate the mood and state of being which the artist is trying to portray.

Mudras can be executed with either a single hand or both hands. These are called asanyukt hasta mudra and sanyukt hasta mudras, respectively.

=== Common Mudras ===

==== Asanyukt Mudras ====

* [[pataka]]
* [[tripataka]]

==== Sanyukt Mudras ====

==Further Reading==
Carroll, Cain, and Revital Carroll. ''Mudras of India''. London: Singing Dragon, 2012. ISBN 978-1-84819-084-9

[[Category:Mudra]]

Mudra

2013-05-21T08:13:38Z

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File:Ravana.jpg

2013-05-21T07:59:58Z

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Ravana mudra

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2013-05-21T07:36:12Z

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Ravana mudra

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Ravana mudra

Tripataka

2013-05-21T06:27:38Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Tripataka | image_name = Tripataka.jpg | meaning = Three parts of the flag }} '''Tripataka''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Tripataka
| image_name = Tripataka.jpg
| meaning = Three parts of the flag
}}

'''Tripataka'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Tripataka.jpg

2013-05-21T06:26:47Z

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Tripataka mudra

Shikhara

2013-05-21T06:25:52Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Shikhara | image_name = Shikhara.jpg | meaning = Spire, peak of the mountain }} '''Shikhara''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Shikhara
| image_name = Shikhara.jpg
| meaning = Spire, peak of the mountain
}}

'''Shikhara'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Shikhara.jpg

2013-05-21T06:25:19Z

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Shikhara mudra

Ravana (mudra)

2013-05-21T06:23:35Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Ravana | image_name = Ravana.jpg | meaning = Demon }} '''Ravana''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Ravana
| image_name = Ravana.jpg
| meaning = Demon
}}

'''Ravana'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Ravana.jpg

2013-05-21T06:21:48Z

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Ravana mudra

Pataka

2013-05-21T06:19:48Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Pataka | image_name = Pataka.jpg | meaning = Flag }} '''Pataka''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Pataka
| image_name = Pataka.jpg
| meaning = Flag
}}

'''Pataka'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Pataka.jpg

2013-05-21T06:18:42Z

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Pataka mudra

Padma

2013-05-21T06:15:16Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Padma | image_name = Padma.jpg | meaning = Lotus flower }} '''Padma''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Padma
| image_name = Padma.jpg
| meaning = Lotus flower
}}

'''Padma'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Padma.jpg

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Padma mudra

Nagabandha

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Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Nagabandha | image_name = Nagabandha.jpg | meaning = Serpent tie }} '''Nagabandha''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Nagabandha
| image_name = Nagabandha.jpg
| meaning = Serpent tie
}}

'''Nagabandha'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Nagabandha.jpg

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Nagabandha mudra

Mushtimriga

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Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Mushtimriga | image_name = Mushtimriga.jpg | meaning = Fist deer }} '''Mushtimriga''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Mushtimriga
| image_name = Mushtimriga.jpg
| meaning = Fist deer
}}

'''Mushtimriga'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Mushtimriga.jpg

2013-05-21T06:12:00Z

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Mushtimriga mudra

Mushti

2013-05-21T06:11:17Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Mushti | image_name = Mushti.jpg | meaning = Fist }} '''Mushti''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Mushti
| image_name = Mushti.jpg
| meaning = Fist
}}

'''Mushti'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Mushti.jpg

2013-05-21T06:10:34Z

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Mushti mudra

Mukula

2013-05-21T06:10:07Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Mukula | image_name = Mukula_variation.jpg | image_caption = Variation of mukula | meaning = Bird, closed }} '''Mukula''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Mukula
| image_name = Mukula_variation.jpg
| image_caption = Variation of mukula
| meaning = Bird, closed
}}

'''Mukula'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

Template:Infobox mudra

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Mukula mudra (variation)

Matsya

2013-05-21T06:03:29Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Matsya | image_name = Matsya.jpg | meaning = Fish }} '''Matsya''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Matsya
| image_name = Matsya.jpg
| meaning = Fish
}}

'''Matsya'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Matsya.jpg

2013-05-21T06:02:26Z

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Matsya mudra

Karana

2013-05-21T06:00:25Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Karana | image_name = Karana.jpg | meaning = Of the senses, the cause, the reason, an instrument }} '''Karana''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Karana
| image_name = Karana.jpg
| meaning = Of the senses, the cause, the reason, an instrument
}}

'''Karana'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Karana.jpg

2013-05-21T05:59:06Z

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Karana mudra

Kapota

2013-05-21T05:58:38Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Kapota | image_name = Kapota.jpg | meaning = Dove }} '''Kapota''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Kapota
| image_name = Kapota.jpg
| meaning = Dove
}}

'''Kapota'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Kapota.jpg

2013-05-21T05:57:44Z

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Kapota mudra

Kapittha

2013-05-21T05:57:19Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Kapittha | image_name = Kapittha.jpg | meaning = Wood apple }} '''Kapittha''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Kapittha
| image_name = Kapittha.jpg
| meaning = Wood apple
}}

'''Kapittha'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Kapittha.jpg

2013-05-21T05:55:35Z

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Kapittha mudra

Hamsasya

2013-05-21T05:53:59Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Hamsasya | image_name = Hamsasya.jpg | meaning = Swan's face }} '''Hamsasya''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Hamsasya
| image_name = Hamsasya.jpg
| meaning = Swan's face
}}

'''Hamsasya'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Hamsasya.jpg

2013-05-21T05:45:02Z

Tarik: Hamsasya mudra

Hamsasya mudra

Ardhachandra

2013-05-21T05:42:43Z

Tarik: Created page with "{{Infobox mudra | mudra = Ardhachandra | image_name = Ardhachandra.jpg | meaning = Half moon }} '''Ardhachandra''' Category:Mudras"

{{Infobox mudra
| mudra = Ardhachandra
| image_name = Ardhachandra.jpg
| meaning = Half moon
}}

'''Ardhachandra'''

[[Category:Mudras]]

File:Ardhachandra.jpg

2013-05-21T05:41:37Z

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Ardhachandra mudra