The term Lasya, in the context of Hindu mythology, describes the dance performed by Goddess Parvati as it expresses happiness and is filled with grace and beauty. She is believed to have danced the Lasya in response to the male energy of the cosmic dance of Tandava performed by Lord Shiva. In a literal sense, Lasya means beauty, happiness and grace. Etymology The Indian classical music terminology talam has been etymologically derived from the union of the dances of both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Tandavam and Lasyam). The expression of happiness and joy in dance is also termed as Lasyam. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasya Tāṇḍava (ताण्डव) or Tāṇḍava nṛtya (ताण्डव नृत्य) is a divine dance performed by the Hindu god Shiva. Shivas Tandava is described as a vigorous dance that is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. While the Rudra Tandava depicts his violent nature, first as the creator and later as the destroyer of the universe, even of death itself; the Ananda Tandava depicts him as enjoying. In Shaiva Siddhanta tradition, Shiva as Nataraja (lit. Lord of dance) is considered the supreme lord of dance. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandava The dance is a pictorial allegory of the five principal manifestations of eternal energy:[5] Srishti (सृष्टि) - creation, evolution Sthiti (स्थिति) - preservation, support Samhara (संहार) - destruction, evolution Tirobhava (तिरोभाव) - illusion Anugraha (अनुग्रह) - release, emancipation, grace Thus Tandava symbolizes the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, as well as the daily rhythm of birth and death. In the Hindu texts, at least seven types of Tandava are found: Ananda Tandava, Tripura Tandava, Sandhya Tandava, Samhara Tandava, Kali (Kalika) Tandava, Uma Tandava and Gauri Tandava. However, some people believe that there are 16 types of Tandava. The dance performed by Shivas wife Parvati in response to Shivas Tandava is known as Lasya, in which the movements are gentle, graceful and sometimes erotic. Some scholars consider Lasya to be the feminine version of Tandava. Lasya has 2 kinds, Jarita Lasya and Yauvaka Lasya. nadsadhna/pages/IndianMusic/Dance.asp?About=Tandav After the demon Tripurasur was killed by Lord Shiva, he danced in rage i.e. Tandava. Then to pacify and please him, Goddess Uma performed a soft and Shringarik dance, which is called Lasya. Goddess Uma taught this dance to Usha, the daughter of Daitya Banasur. She popularized this dance form in Vrindavan. The dance is extremely soft in movements and shringarik in expressions and this is performed more effectively by female dancers. The Raas Nritya of Mathura, Halisak of South India, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Oddissi, Mohiniattam, Kuchipudi etc, which are performed today in various regions owe their origin to Lasya. Three types of Lasya Nritya are practised today : Vikat Lasya: The dance form in which Laya, Taal, Bhavas are exhibited while performing, is called Vikat Lasya. Visham Lasya : By using Bhramari through horizontal, circular and slanted movements, special footwork in Laya based dance, Visham Lasya is performed. Laghu Lasya: By producing sound on earth through anklets and through Anchit Kunchit Padvinyas, Laghu Lasya is performed. In this dance, instruments with soft sound, high bass are used such as Manjira, Flute, Ghunghroo (anklets), Madal, Khol, Tabla, Tumburu etc. The costumes used are extremely shringarik and attractive. The female dancers use Chunnatdar Dhoti, broad Waist Bandh and Patka. They also wear garlands of flowers in their hairs and Chunnis of bright and dark colours. The hands and neck are adorned with pearls and flowers. https://youtube/watch?v=fzHoNSf9-ho
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