Simhagati, Siṃhagati, Simha-gati: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Siṃhagati (सिंहगति) refers to the “gait of the elephant” and represents one of the various Gatis (“way of walking”) (in Indian Dramas), according to the Abhinayadarpaṇa.—Accordingly, gaits (gatis) are explained along with some particular hand gestures. It shows that footsteps are to be followed by some hand postures. In the gait of siṃha i.e., lion, the actor or dancer should stand on toes first and then jump forward speedily. The śikharahasta is adopted with both hands in this gait. Frog step is suggested to do exactly as the gait of siṃhagati in the Abhinayadarpaṇa.
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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Full-text: Mahasimhagati, Lion, Simha.
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Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Description of Gati as in Bharatārṇava < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]
Description of Gati in Abhinayadarpaṇa < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.2.20 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.2.424 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Chapter 8: Indras < [Book 3]
Indian Classical Imagery < [March 1949]