Aharya Abhinaya
आहार्य अभिनयSanskritSay it: aa · haar · ya a · bhi · na · ya
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
Expression through costume, make-up, jewellery and setting
TechniqueBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissiMohiniyattam
Meaning
Aharya abhinaya is the meaning carried by what the performer wears and the stage around them: costume, ornaments, make-up, props and scenery. It tells the audience at a glance who a character is and where the story stands.
Also written: aharya, aaharya abhinaya, aharyam, aharya abhinayam