Satriya, Satrīyā: 1 definition
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Satriya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Satrīyā refers to one of the eight kinds of classical dance form of India recognised by Sangeet Natak Academy. The classical dance forms of India have numerous elements through which a performer presents a particular dance form properly. [...] In Satrīyā form of Dance, the Dancers follow the Śrīhastamuktavalī which also follows the Nāṭyaśāstra. So, these Dance forms [i.e. Satrīyā] almost have similarities in projecting the hand gestures. [...] The gestures and postures of Dance as found in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa as almost same with the Classical Dance forms [such as Satrīyā].
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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Ends with: Akshatriya, Brahma-kshatriya, Janakshatriya, Jati-kshatriya, Kshatriya, Lokakshatriya, Nakshatriya, Nihkshatriya, Nikshatriya, Nishkshatriya, Sukshatriya, Tirtha-kshatriya.
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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
2. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and the Indian Classical Dances < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
1. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and Modern Drama < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Puppetry in satras (monasteries) of Majuli < [Chapter 4]
Economic condition of puppeteer < [Chapter 6]