Regional Variations
Beards in Natyashastra: Smashru for every character
Natyashastra’s 4 types of beards (white, black, styled, bushy), who wears each one, and how to…
Character colours in Natyashastra
Learn how the Natyashastra assigns character colours to gods, demons and others, and how to apply…
Nepathya: Costumes, Make-Up and Aharyabhinaya
Learn what nepathya means in the Natyashastra. The four kinds of costumes, make-up and ornaments that…
Origin of Nyaya: How a Cosmic Battle Gave Birth to a Performance Science
Origin of Nyaya. Learn how Angaharas became Nyayas, and how Nyayas shaped the four Vrittis of…
Natika: Crafting original plots for royal stages
Learn what Natika is in Natyashastra exploring its structure and performance methods for dancers and theatre…
Speaking with Grace: The Art of Addressing Men
The art of speaking with grace on stage. Learn how to address sages, kings, and equals…
How to Distinguish and Perform the Regional Dialects
Learn how to perform regional dialects as per Bharata’s rules for eastern, western, northern, southern, and…
How to Use Major and Minor Dialects in Performance
Explore how to perform major and minor dialects from the Natyashastra with practical tips for actors…
Sanskrit and Prakrit Recitation: Two Voices of Ancient Drama
Two kinds of recitation in Natyashastra, Sanskrit and Prākrit. Learn their meanings, when to use each,…
Speaking in the Language of the Gods
The four types of language in the Natyashastra. Learn how performers and playwrights use divine, noble,…