The Shloka for Audience as per Natya Veda along with English Translation :
On the stage the inner qualities of a dancer should translate into a Gracious Behavior and the Gracious behavior should translate into Outer Beauty. Once the IMPURITIES (Ego, Lust, Greed, Desires, Jealousy) are removed from the Body ; now the body of the dancer becomes a combination of PANCHA BHOOTA - An essence of the Universe.
Pancha Bhoota - Earth ; Water ; Fire ; Air ; Space.
The Combination of these 5 elements are divided into seven energy centers. These 7 energy centers should be decorated with 7 types of Jewellery as per Atharva Veda.
The 7 type of jewellery that is borrowed from Atharva Veda is made of PANCHALOHAM - 5 Metal Alloys.
Panchaloham is the sacred 5 metal alloys that are traditionally used for making Hindu Idols that are placed in Temples and also Homes and Office for worship.
The 5 metal alloys are of sacred significance that help bring SELF-CONFIDENCE, PROSPERITY, GOOD HEALTH, and PEACE.
The 7 types of Bharatanatyam Jewellery that are made of Panchaloham.
(From the below picture),
First and Second : The Jewelled Tassel attached to the end of long plait of Hair represents the Muladhara Chakra and Swadishtana Chakra. Third : Waist Belt for Manipura Chakra. Fourth : Long Necklace represents Anahata Chakra.
Fifth : Short Necklace represents Vishuddha Chakra.
Sixth : Head Jewellery along with Solar and Lunar Energy representing the Sun and the Moon represents Ajna Chakra.
Seventh : Stone studded Circular Ornament to fasten the Hair. It is positioned on the CROWN CHAKRA.
The practice dress have to be tied in a particular format.
Normal Practice Dress costs about 550 Rupees.
Ready Made Practice Dress costs about 1200 Rupees.
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