SHIROBHEDA I Head Movements (with meanings) I Bharatanatyam I KalaDarpan I

MEANING -
Shira or Shiras means ‘HEAD’ in Sanskrit.
The Nine Head movements refer to the head positions when expressing a particular bhava.
SHLOKA -
Samam Udhavaahitam Adhomukham
Aalolitam Dhrutam |
Kampitamcha Paraavruttam
Utkshiptam Parivaahitam |
Navadhakathitam Sheersham
Natyashaastra Vishaaradeihee |
They are as follows:
1. Sama - Level
2. Udvahitam - Raised Up
3. Adhomukham - Down Cast
4. Aalolitam - Rolling
5. Dhutam - Shaken Sideways
6. Kampitam - Nodded
7. Paravrutam - Turned round
8. Utkshitam - Thrown up
9. Parivaahitam - Widely moved
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