Bhramari
भ्रमरीSanskritSay it: bhra · ma · ree
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
Turns — the spinning movements of the dance
TechniqueBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi
Meaning
Bhramari are the turning movements of classical dance. Abhinaya Darpana describes seven kinds, among them the utpluta (jumping) turn, the chakra (wheel) turn and the garuda turn.
Also written: bhramari bheda, bhramaris, brahmari