Gati in Theory and Practice
by Dr. Sujatha Mohan | 2015 | 88,445 words
This page relates ‘Ankianat, one act play� of the study on the Theory and Practice of Gati (“gait�) which refers to the “movement of a character on the stage�, commonly employed (as a Sanskrit technical term) in ancient Indian Theatrics and the Dramatic arts, also known as Natya-shastra. This thesis explores the history and evolution of Gati and also investigates how the various Gatis are employed in regional performance traditions.
Ankianat, one act play
[Full title: ¶Ù±ðśī forms of Assam (2): Ankianat, one act play]
Ankianat is a one act play which is performed in the temple at Assam. This follows many of the ±·Äåá¹y²¹Å›Äå²õ³Ù°ù²¹ traditions like ±èÅ«°ù±¹²¹°ù²¹á¹…g²¹, ²ÔÄå²Ô»å¾±, etc. The ³§Å«³Ù°ù²¹»å³óÄå°ù²¹ plays an important role. Musical prelude dhemali like our ±èÅ«°ù±¹²¹°ù²¹á¹…g²¹. This is performed in the passage in front of the Lord.