Patham - The fifth stage

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What type of dance is it?

Soft

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What is it?

seven-lined lyrical songs

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What languages is it in?

  • Tamil

  • Telugu

  • Sanskrit

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What is the meaning?

  • mother love —→ Yeshoda fondles baby Krishna.

  • romance —→ seperation of lovers (Viraha) or lovers + their bliss (Sambhoga)

  • Gods —→ Goddesses in Shringara Bhavam

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How does the dancer interpret these meanings?

By using soft flowing gestures + emotional acting.

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What is repeated multiple times?

The main theme / burden (pallavi) → different gestures used each time

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What happens in the Anupallavi?

two lines of a song are similarly interpretated. (Sanchari + Sthayi Bhavam)

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What is Sanchari + Sthayi Bhavam?

Sanchari → pictures that come into the head when the audience sees the dance

Sthayi → repeat motif

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What are all the different types of ragams chosen for Patham?

  • Bhairivi

  • Kalyani

  • Khabodi

  • Saiviri

  • Vasanta