Sampada level 2 vocab

Anjali

Salutation gesture with palms joined.

Kapota

Hands joined at the side for agreement.

Karkata

Interlocked fingers to show crowd or stoutness.

Svastika

Wrist-held hands for timid speech or praise.

Dola

Hands on thighs, beginning of a dance.

Puspaputa

Pressed hands for offering lamps or fruits.

Utsanga

Crossed hands to show embrace or shyness.

Siva-linga

Hand position representing Lord Shiva.

Kataka vardhana

Crossed wrists for coronation or marriage.

Kartari-svastika

Crossed hands to depict tree branches.

Sakata

Hands showing gestures of demons.

Sankha

Joined thumbs and extended forefinger for conch.

Cakra

Palms in contact to show discus weapon.

Samputa

Bent fingers to represent a sacred casket.

Pasa

Interlocked fingers for playful quarrel or chains.

Kilaka

Interlocked little fingers for lovers' affection.

Matsya

Hands showing fish with extended fingers.

Kurma

Bent fingers to depict tortoise.

Varaha

Back-to-back hands to show wild boar.

Garuda

Palms askew to represent the bird Garuda.

Naga-bandha

Crossed hands to symbolize serpent tie.

Khatva Hasta

Hand gesture symbolizing a bed.

Bherunda Hasta

Gesture depicting a bird couple.

Avahittha Hasta

Gesture showing love or bosom.

Abhinaya

Art of expression in dance.

Angika Abhinaya

Expression through body movements and gestures.

Vachika Abhinaya

Expression through voice and speech.

Aaharya Abhinaya

Expression through costumes and decorations.

Sathvika Abhinaya

Expression of mental states and emotions.

Nritta

Pure dance without narrative meaning.

Nritya

Dance conveying meanings and emotions.

Natya

Dramatic rep of story evoking reaction from viewer. Theatrical dance originated in temples.

Hastas

Hand postures used in dance.

Upangas

Supplementary body parts enhancing expression.

Pratyangas

Specific body parts used in expression.

Sarirabhinaya

Physical expression of the body.

Mukhajabhinaya

Facial expressions in dance.

Cheshtakritabhinaya

Movements enhancing dance expression.

Rasa

Emotional essence conveyed in performance.

Bhava

Mood or sentiment expressed in dance.

Sampada

Wealth of artistic expression in dance.

Karanas

Basic units of dance movements.

Natya Shastra

Ancient text on performing arts.

Alapa

Words spoken to audience and about others.

Pralapa

Speaking meaningful words in conversation.

Vilapa

Words conveying sentiments of pity.

Anulpa

Repeating the same thing multiple times.

Sallapa

Conversational exchange with responsive dialogue.

Sandesha

Words asking someone to convey a message.

Athidesha

Emphasizing what others have said.

Nirdesha

Speaking while pointing to someone involved.

Vyapadesha

Using a pretext to communicate indirectly.

Upadesha

Giving instructions or advice to others.

Apadesha

Imposing one's opinion on another.

Costume symbolism

Colors represent moods and emotions in performance.

Rasas

Emotional states associated with colors in art.

Sringara

Color green symbolizes love in performance.

Red

Color representing anger in classical art.

Yellow

Color indicating wonder in performance.

Angika

Movement that complements the text in dance.

Bharatha's Natya Sastra

Ancient text detailing performance arts and styles.

Vachika

Text spoken or sung in performance.

Bhava

State of mind or emotional temperament.

Vibhava

Cause that evokes a particular emotion.

Sanchari

Transitory mood influencing emotional response.

Stayi Bhava

Innate emotion developing into rasa.

Sathvikabhavas

Eight subtle emotional expressions in acting.

Stambha

Inactivity caused by strong emotions.

Sveda

Perspiration indicating emotional states.

Romancha

Hairs standing on end from emotions.

Svarabhanga

Choking voice due to emotional distress.

Vepadhuvu

Throbbing or shaking from strong feelings.

Vaivarnyam

Color change in face due to emotion.

Asruvu

Shedding tears as a response to emotion.

Pralaya

State of weariness or bewilderment.

Hasta Prana

Gestures representing various emotional states.

Prasaranam

Extended fingers in expressive gestures.

Kuncitam

Bending fingers towards the palm.

Gathi Prachara

Movement patterns in performance art.

Recitam

Quick movement or separation of fingers.

Pumkhitam

Hand bends or stretches forward quickly.

Apaveshtita(ka)m

Hand stretched downwards.

Udweshtitam

Hand directed upwards in dance.

Vyavrtta(ka)m

Hand raised up from the side.

Parivrttam

Hand brought forward from the sides.

Samketam

Hand communicates meaning without words.

Chihnam

Hasta prana depicting eight aspects in natyam.

Padarthatika

Communicating meanings of words through hand gestures.

Sama

Head in normal position, not moving.

Udvahita

Head raised and kept still.

Adhomukha

Head bent downwards.

Alolita

Head moved in a circular motion.

Dhuta

Head shaken side to side.

Kampita

Head nodding up and down.

Parivrtta

Head turned aside.

Utksipta

Head tossed aside and upwards.

Parivahita

Head moved side to side like a fan.

Drishti Bhedas

Eight varieties of eye movements in natyam.

Samadrishti (Sama)

Gazing without winking, pleasant expression.

Alokita

Swiftly turning and shrewd glances.