UNLOCKING COSMIC POWER THROUGH BHARATANATYAM - Dance · Energy · ?iva · ?ivali?ga

"Extremely interesting and informative." — Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Dean, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi WHAT THIS BOOK OFFERS - A deep and authentic exploration of Bharatanatyam as a spiritual and cosmic practice - An integration of classical dance, Shiva philosophy, temple symbolism, and energy science - Scholarly insight grounded in lived experience by a renowned Bharatanatyam exponent - A valuable reference for serious practitioners, students, researchers, and cultural institutions WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR - Bharatanatyam practitioners and advanced students - Classical dancers and dance educators - Researchers of Indian arts, culture, and spirituality - Art lovers seeking depth beyond performance SUBTITLE A Bharatanatyam-Centered Exploration of Divinity in Dance For a true Bharatanatyam artist, the temple, the stage, and even daily practice can become energy fields where the microcosm meets the macrocosm. This richly illustrated hardcover volume explores how art, spirituality, and cosmic energy merge through the sacred dance of Bharatanatyam. Written by Dr. Shashikala Ravi, a renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, teacher, and researcher, the book unveils the deep relationship between Bharatanatyam, cosmic energy, cosmic dance, Shiva, temple architecture, temple sculpture, and dance movement. Through lived experience and scholarly research, the author explains how classical dance postures and movements reflect the rhythm of the universe and how dancers become conduits of cosmic energy on stage. Each chapter explores the dancer's connection with cosmic energy, Lord Shiva, the dance of Shiva, and the Shivalinga as a manifestation of divine consciousness. This book is an essential reference for Bharatanatyam practitioners, classical dancers from other traditions, dance students, researchers, historians, and art lovers. Read more