Lasya

The term Lasya, in the context of Hindu mythology, describes the dance performed by Goddess Parvati as it expresses happiness and is filled with grace and beauty. She is believed to have danced the Lasya in response to the male energy of the cosmic dance of Tandava performed by Lord Shiva. In a literal sense, Lasya means beauty, happiness and grace.

Etymology

The Indian classical music terminology talam has been etymologically derived from the union of the dances of both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Tandavam and Lasyam). The expression of happiness and joy in dance is also termed as Lasyam.lt means beauty and a graceful dance

References

Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola

Dance in India

Classical	Bharata Natyam Kathak Kathakali Kuchipudi Manipuri Mohiniyattam Odissi Sattriya

Divine forms	Nataraja Tandava Rasa lila Lasya

Folk	Bihu Bagurumba Bhangra Chang Cheraw Chhau Dollu Kunitha Giddha Garba Dandiya Raas Ghoomar Ghumura Kachhi Ghodi Karma Lavani Sword dance Yakshagana

Contemporary	Bollywood song and dance Hindi dance songs Nautch

Literature	Natya Shastra Abhinavabharati Mudras

By state	Andhra Pradesh Assam Himachal Pradesh Odisha Punjab Tamil Nadu

Accessories	Ghungroo

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