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Pindibandha, ʾṇḍīԻ, Pindi-bandha: 4 definitions

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Pindibandha 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.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Pindibandha in Natyashastra glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

ʾṇḍīԻ (पिण्डीबन्ध) refers to “group dances� according to the Nāṭyaśāstra, chapter 4.

: Academia.edu: Some Pearls from the Fourth Chapter of Abhinavabhāratī

The ʾṇḍīԻ (पिण्डीबन्ध) was understood as dances which involved more than one dancer. In short, the 辱ṇḍī-Ի is the technique of group formations. Bharata’s classification of these reveal the most modern concept of group choreography, which is especially studied in the Western schools. In the last few centuries, many of the classical dances of India emerged as solo dance performances. Though the idea of group dance still continued to exist in the folk dances like the Daṇḍaras, Raslīlā, Kolāṭṭam, Kummi, Pinnal Kolāṭṭam and similar other dances in many parts of India, the classical traditions like Sadir, Odissi, and Kathak remained as solo programs only.

Source: svAbhinava: Abhinavagupta’s Treatment of the lāsyāṅgas

The 辱ṇḍī-Ի was understood as dances which involved more than one dancer. In short, the 辱ṇḍīԻ is the technique of group formations. Bharata’s classification of these reveal the most modern concept of group choreography, which is especially studied in the Western schools. In the last few centuries, many of the classical dances of India emerged as solo dance performances. Though the idea of group dance still continued to exist in the folk dances like the Daṇḍaras, Raslīlā, Kolāṭṭam, Kummi, Pinnal Kolāṭṭam and similar other dances in many parts of India.

: Shodhganga: Gati in theory and practice

ʾṇḍīԻ (पिण्डीबन्ध) refers to the “group formations of dancers�, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra (chapter IV, commentary p.193.).—[While discussing the elements of Āṅgika-abhinaya (gestural representation) in Nāṭya-śāstra]—ʾṇḍīԻs are the group formations of dancers. The 辱ṇḍī attached to the different gods and goddesses are named after their own banners. The origin of 辱ṇḍī is of three fold namely ⲹԳ� (which strings together) 󲹻Բ (positions taken by dancers) and śṣҴDz (exercises based on 첹ṇa and ṅg). The 辱ṇḍī are of four varieties: 辱ṇḍī (lump), śṅk󲹱 (cluster or chain), Ի (together like a creeper) and bhedyaka (group formation of dancers where-in individuals cannot be identified)

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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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