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'''Namaskar''' is a ritual performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to:
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'''Namaskar''' is a obeisance performed at the beginning and conclusion of a dance and is used to:
* greet Nataraj
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* greet and show respect for Nataraj
 
* 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 Namaskar todas ranging from the simple eight count to elaborate versions that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.
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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.
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj]
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj]

Revision as of 00:18, 2 October 2012

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

  • greet and show respect for Nataraj
  • 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.

External links

Nataraj