Aticitratama, Aticitra-tama: 1 definition
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Aticitratama means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Aticitratama.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: Shodhganga: Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (ns)Aticitratama (अतिचित्रतम) refers to one of the four (i.e., the duration of Kāla or “time units�) according to the Tālakalāvilāsa school of thought, as cited in the Tālalakṣaṇa, an ancient work supposedly ascribed to Kohala—a celebrated authority of the ancient period along with others such as Bharata, Yāṣṭika, Śārdūla, Kāśyapa etc.—According to the Dattilakohalīyam, Tāla is said to be of two types� and śī. Kohala in the Tālalakṣaṇa discusses the different schools of thought regarding in this segment. For example, according to the Tālakalāvilāsa they are � citra, citratara, citratama, aticitratama (fit for Deśi );—Note: Citra is also mentioned as a Mārga in the Saṅgīta school of thought.

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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Partial matches: Aticitra.
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Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (Study) (by Padma Sugavanam)
Part 3.4-5 - Structure and Contents of the Tālalakṣaṇam < [Chapter 4 - Works attributed to Kohala]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)