Ragam Tanam Pallavi (RTP) is a form of Carnatic music that evokes and inspires natural expression.
Aesthetics = Natural Expression !
Welcome to Belur Temple - The Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Inside the temple, you'll find stone sculptures expressing themselves aesthetically before Lord Vishnu. These sculptures have a life-like presence, as if their dreams are captured in their natural expression, frozen in time.
Photos clicked by me !
When expression flows from natural tendencies, it remains unadulterated and pure. However, when it is driven by material desires, it becomes adulterated.
These sculptures demonstrate stasis, balance, repose and perfect symmetry which hold a fundamental importance in Indian Arts.
The Natya Veda / Abhinaya Veda was formed from several parts of the first 4 Vedas as seen below.
Literature borrowed from Rig Veda
Gestures borrowed from Yajur Vada
Music and Sound borrowed from Sama Veda
Natural Expressions called Aesthetics derived from Atharva Veda
Literature borrowed from Rig Veda
Gestures borrowed from Yajur Vada
Music and Sound borrowed from Sama Veda
Natural Expressions called Aesthetics derived from Atharva Veda
Yoga + Aesthetics = Natya Veda !
All the expressions of the entire world is derived from 9 emotions called Navarasa.
The temple of Atharva Veda is found in Belur - A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka.
The Temple depicts 400 Natural Expressions.
The sculptures are so Meticulous for detail that their hair ornament and earrings actually move in the wind and beads of perspiration glisten in the Hairs.
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These Sculptures have the capacity to express Naturally without language.
Divine Love. The Ragam, Taanam, and Pallavi resonate and dance within my heart, inspiring me to pursue life's ultimate purpose.
My Favourited song :
Ragam : Devagandhari ; The ragam claims to be an unadulterated melody in Carnatic music.
This is suppose to be a melody of Lord Vishnu.
Translation :
In this sacred realm, the celestial Gandharvas express their devotion to Lord Vishnu who lies on the Milk of Ocean (Ksheera Sagara Shayana) through a ragam called DevaGandhari a melody so pure and unadulterated that it resonates with the very essence of divinity.
Their notes rise and fall like tides in a divine harmony, touching the soul with a purity that feels both eternal and profound.
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