Tirmanam Adavu
தீர்மான அடவுTamilSay it: theer · maa · na a · ḍa · vu
- ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back
- th — a soft t with the tongue against the teeth, not the English 'th'
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
The closing steps that finish a rhythmic phrase
TechniqueBharatanatyam
Meaning
Tirmanam Adavus are the short concluding patterns, usually done three times, that bring a dance passage to its end on the beat. They are learnt to syllables such as "tadhikinathom" and give the student the feel of a clean finish.
Also written: thirmanam adavu, thirumana adavu, tirumanam adavu, teermanam adavu