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Bhumipranama is followed by a pure dance item called Batu mentioned in the Abhinaya Chandrika . It is a difficult item as it introduces the full gamut of nritta techinique. Beginning with a Chauka position in a slow temp, it gradully moves to intricate movements. That is from Charis to Bhangis to Khandis or Arasas . The Batu Nritya weaves a kinetic pattern to a given metricl cycle. |
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