Difference between revisions of "Namaskar (obeisance)"
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| − | '''Namaskar''' is | + | '''Namaskar''' is an obeisance performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to: |
| − | * greet Nataraj | + | * greet and show respect for Nataraj, the Lord of Dance<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraja - Wikipedia]</ref> |
* ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing | * ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing | ||
* show respect for the guru | * show respect for the guru | ||
| − | There are dozens of styles of | + | There are dozens of styles of performing namaskar ranging from a simple set of eight movements to elaborate sequences that salute all four cardinal points of the compass. |
| − | == | + | ==References== |
| − | [ | + | <references /> |
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| + | [[Category:Kathak]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:54, 4 May 2013
Namaskar is an obeisance performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to:
- greet and show respect for Nataraj, the Lord of Dance[1]
- ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for pounding on her while dancing
- show respect for the guru
There are dozens of styles of performing namaskar ranging from a simple set of eight movements to elaborate sequences that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.