A highly stylized technique in the invocation of bhava has been developed in Kathakali. This is called Rasaabhinaya. Indian dramatic theory explain 9 kinds of basic expressions(Navarasam)
Adbhutam - Wonder, Amazement.
Bhayanakam - Horror, Terror
Bibhalsam - Disgust, Aversion
Sringaram - Love, Attractiveness
Karunam - Compassion, Tragedy
Raudram - Fury
Santam - Peace or tranquility
Hasyam - Laughter, Mirth, Comedy
Viram - Heroic mood
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This is a Personal Project i did,based on Famous Kathakali Navarasam ( Facial Expressions).These are 9 basic expressions in a stylized Kathakali Read More