Parlour Talkies

Parlour Talkies is a video series that showcases short educational snippets about the art form of Bharatanāṭyam and its evolution. The entire set is available here. 

Nritta – Natya – Nritya – Meaning

This video from Parlour Talkies illuminates on the meaning and the usage of the terms – Nritta, Natya, and Nritya.

History of Bharatanāṭyam – Part 1

A historical perspective on Bharatanatyam, Part 1 (500BCE to 500CE)

Aśtanayikas

A portrayal of the eight types of heroines or ‘Aśtanāyikās’ in Indian drama, as put forward in Sanskrit literature.

Evolution of Hindu temple architecture

A portrayal of the eight types of heroines or ‘Aśtanāyikās’ in Indian drama, as put forward in Sanskrit literature.