'''Namaskar''' is a ritual 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 Namaskar todas performing namaskar ranging from the a simple set of eight count movements to elaborate versions sequences that salute all four cardinal points of the compass.
== External links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraj Nataraj]