importance of each piece of jewellery worn by dancer
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natyasri123
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KSDD
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Srimati Sudharani Raghupati has written :
"The costume, jewellery, make-up and stage decoration are aimed at enhancing the beauty, charm and the aesthetic value of the dance performance. Yes, the jewellery worn by a dancer have a special significance: The 'chandran' and 'sooryan' (moon and sun) worn on the top of the head signify that their beauty and grace have descended upon the dancer. The 'thalai saaman' (chutti) emphasises the line of the forehead. The nose ring is said to preserve chastity. The 'maatal' (worn covering the ear) is to protect the eardrums. The 'Maanga malai' worn on the chest above the navel prevents pulmonary disorders. The oddiyanam (belt worn around the waist) keeps the spinal chord straight. Bangles protect the wrists, rings encourage philanthropy and anklets give strength to the ankles of the dancer."
"The costume, jewellery, make-up and stage decoration are aimed at enhancing the beauty, charm and the aesthetic value of the dance performance. Yes, the jewellery worn by a dancer have a special significance: The 'chandran' and 'sooryan' (moon and sun) worn on the top of the head signify that their beauty and grace have descended upon the dancer. The 'thalai saaman' (chutti) emphasises the line of the forehead. The nose ring is said to preserve chastity. The 'maatal' (worn covering the ear) is to protect the eardrums. The 'Maanga malai' worn on the chest above the navel prevents pulmonary disorders. The oddiyanam (belt worn around the waist) keeps the spinal chord straight. Bangles protect the wrists, rings encourage philanthropy and anklets give strength to the ankles of the dancer."
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I think you are talking about the original temple jewellery - for a special significance. It may produce tangible magic effect if it is selected for you by a competent astrologist and preferably made to order. Otherwise there may be only ornamental effect.KSDD wrote:"The costume, jewellery, make-up and stage decoration are aimed at enhancing the beauty, charm and the aesthetic value of the dance performance. Yes, the jewellery worn by a dancer have a special significance
In olden times, jewellery was not worn for purely aesthetic purposes.
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rshankar
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We discussed this many moons ago: http://rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php? ... er-p2.html
Most of the jewelry worn is the same as bridal jewelry of yore, as the dAsIs were brides of God.
Most of the jewelry worn is the same as bridal jewelry of yore, as the dAsIs were brides of God.