Brahmanastambha, Brāhmaṇastambha, Brahmana-stambha: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraBrāhmaṇastambha (ब्राह्मणस्तम्भ) is a Sanskrit word referring to “the brāhmaṇa pillar”. During the ceremony of “raising the pillars” of the playhouse (nāṭyamaṇḍapa), the master of dramatic art should raise the pillars in an auspicious moment at dawn, after he has fasted for three days and nights.
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 2.46-49, “The ceremony in connexion with the Brahmin pillar should be performed with completely white, articles purified with ghee and mustard seed; and in this ceremony Pāyasa should be distributed [to Brahmins].”
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 2.50-52, “In case of the Brahmin pillar, white garlands and unguent as well as gold from an ear-ornament should be thrown at its foot.”
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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