Vazhuvoor

Vazhuvoor (or Vizhuvur) is one of the original styles of Bharatanatyam.

Contents

• Veerateeswarar temple vazhuvoor
• More distinct characteristics
• References

The main distinctive features include:

In the older, Pandanallur style pani, abhinaya is more ritualistic (i.e. in conformity with the rules as set by the ancient texts) than realistic, so the spectators are supposed know the rules to appreciate it. The Vazhuvur pani evolved later than the Pandanalur, and while this did not deviate from the rules of Natyashastra, it adopted the Abhinayas that were relatively more realistic. However, some contemporary Bharatanatyam dancers, such as seen in the external link below, have created several transitional sub-styles.This style of bharatanatyam was made famous and was introduced by Vazhuvoor B. Ramiah Pillai and his ancestors.