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ISBN 8182900239 India is a fascinating country with plurality of ethnicity, cultures, religious and philosophy. Unsurprisingly this plurality extends to the arena of classical dances having the distinction of being the only country with eight recognized classical dance forms, all of which are bound in a single thread of spirituality and philosophy radiatinig the frangrance of "Indianness". Though many books on Indian Classical Dances are available, this book by Shovana Narayana can easly be described as the "book amoung books" on Indian Classical dances for it is a comprehensive and detailed encyclopaedia on the eight recognized classical dance forms essaying features, techniques and also format of presentation in an evening`s programme of each style. This book also details the repertoire, texts utilized, accompanying music and musical instruments, costumes and make-up so characteristics of each dance form. This book with its exhaustive information and liberal use of photographs is a must for all. Some of the interesting nuggets of information prove to be eye-openers demolishing and demystifying few prevailing hypothesis.
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