Difference between revisions of "Namaskar (obeisance)"

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* greet the god [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj]
 
* greet the god [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj]
 
* ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing
 
* ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing
* acknowledge and respect the guru
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* show respect for the guru
  
 
There are dozens of styles of Namaskar todas ranging from the simple eight count to elaborate versions that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.
 
There are dozens of styles of Namaskar todas ranging from the simple eight count to elaborate versions that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.

Revision as of 16:31, 27 September 2012

Namaskar is a ritual performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to:

  • greet the god Nataraj
  • ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing
  • show respect for the guru

There are dozens of styles of Namaskar todas ranging from the simple eight count to elaborate versions that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.