Perini Sivatandavam
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Perini Shivathandavam (Perini Śivathandavam) or Perini Thandavam is an ancient dance form from Telangana which has been revived in recent time.[1] It prospered during the Kakatiya dynasty.[2] Perini is performed in honour of Lord Shiva, the Hindu God and it is believed that in ancient times this was performed before the soldiers set to war. Nataraja Ramakrishna revived the art form by studying old manuscripts and sculptures at Ramappa Temple.[2][3]
The dance
The Perini Shiva Thandavam is a dance form usually performed by males. It is called 'Dance of Warriors'. Warriors before leaving to the battlefield enact this dance before the idol of
It is believed that this dance form invokes 'Prerana' (inspiration) and is dedicated to supreme dancer, Lord Shiva. One can find evidence of this dance in the sculptures near Garbha Gudi (Sanctum Sanctorum) of the Ramappa Temple at Warangal.[6][4]
Perini is a vigorous dance done to the resounding beats of drums. Dancers drive themselves to a state of mental abstraction where they feel the power of Shiva in their body. While dancing they invoke Shiva to come into him and dance through him. The dance was also performed on special platforms in front of temples.[5] Perini dance form almost disappeared after the decline of the Kakatiya dynasty but Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna brought renaissance in Perini dance.[2][7][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Andhra Natyam, Perini dance in temples across State". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 16 October 2010. Archived from the original on 20 October 2010.
- ^ a b c P., Surya Rao (10 November 2006). "Blast from the past". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59477-527-7.
- ^ ISBN 978-93-91028-77-0.
- ^ ISBN 978-3-11-232094-5.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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