Bharat Natyam
/ (ˈbʌrət ˈnɑːtjəm) /
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noun
a form of Indian classical ballet
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Word Origin for Bharat Natyam
from Sanskrit bharatanātya Bharata's dancing, from Bharata the sage supposed to have written of dramatic art and dancing + nātya dancing
Words nearby Bharat Natyam
bhangra, bharal, Bharat, Bharata Natya, Bharatiya, Bharat Natyam, Bhartrihari, Bhaskar, Bhaskara, bhat, Bhatpara
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Example sentences from the Web for Bharat Natyam
Indian tradition describes Bharat as having caused to be acted before the gods a play representing the Svayamvara of Lakshmi.
Tales from the Hindu Dramatists|R. N. DuttaIt was night; and, thinking him a strange sort of fish, Bharat let fly one of his arrows at him.
Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official|William SleemanIn consequence of Bharat's curse she is instantly metamorphosed into a creeper.
Tales from the Hindu Dramatists|R. N. Dutta