About Lesson
i. Classical Sanskrit Theatre
- The Sanskrit word “nataka” derives from the root “nata,” which in Sanskrit means dancer.
- In addition to these names, the drama was also known as Rupaka and Drishyakavya. In ancient India, two types of plays were performed:
- Lokadharmi: These depictions of daily life were accurate.
Natyadharmi: These were traditional plays with overt symbolism and highly stylized storytelling.