Posted by deva on December 06, 2007 at 21:23:55:

 In Reply to: karanas & adavus posted by confused on karanas on December 06, 2007 at 19:49:25:

 Check this out for the best def of a karana and the temples they have been located in

http://narthaki.com/info/articles/art130.html

Check this out for the best def of an adavu.
The differences and similarities are apparent
ADAVU
 
 
 
 

Adavu is a southern terminology of the concept of Karanas.This technique emerged after the 14th century and is the basis of the Sadir dance style.It is a unit of contemporary dance.This term is used for the basic steps and exercises of the Kalaripait( a martial art of Kerala, a state in south India,that influenced the modern Kathakali –another form of dance art of Kerala). Adavu means Serkkai(a combination) in the Tamizh language. It is a combination of both steps and gestures in dance. Adavu is a phonetically decayed form of the word ADAIVU .The Adavus evolved from typical folk movements of dances like –Kaavadi, Karagam and Oyilattam of the Tamizhs.The term Adaivu seems to be an inscription of the days of later Cholas.This belongs to the rein of Parakesari – Kulothunga III and is found at the ruined temple of Shiva at Kulattur. The kind had made allotments of the turns for “Tiruppattadaivu’ , ‘Meikaattadaivu’, ‘Tiruvaalatti’and ‘Tirukkuulam’ for the Devadasis in the temple as agreed by the trustees.
...taken from the link provided down below.
or check out this site in full
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01260/evolution.html

: can any of u pls clearly state the difference between karanas and adavus. also while mentioning the 108 karans, is it only the chidambaram temple that is taken into consideration? is there any other temple. pls help me. thanks in advance.
 
 

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