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Shringara

Shringara, from the Sanskrit term śṛṅgāra meaning ornament or decoration, denotes the rasa of beauty, attraction, romance, and erotic desire in Indian aesthetic theory. In classical aesthetics, it is often described as the primary or king rasa, central to the expression and experience of love and beauty.

Origin and theoretical position: Shringara is one of the navarasas, the nine emotional modes described in Bharata

Expression and components: Shringara is realized through a combination of aesthetics, including adornment, cosmetics, jewelry, dress,

Artistic manifestations: In literature, dance, theatre, sculpture, and painting, shringara is depicted by portraying lovers, romantic

See also: rasa theory, navarasas, Natya Shastra.

Muni’s
Natya
Shastra.
Though
the
exact
dating
of
the
Natya
Shastra
is
debated,
shringara
is
consistently
treated
as
fundamental
to
dramatic,
poetic,
and
visual
arts,
embodying
the
charm
and
allure
that
drive
romantic
interaction.
It
encompasses
both
the
appearance
of
the
beloved
and
the
lover’s
response,
and
it
can
span
from
playful
flirtation
to
deep
longing.
and
overall
grooming,
as
well
as
the
behavior
and
expressions
of
characters.
In
performance,
it
is
expressed
through
graceful
movement,
expressive
facial
cues,
and
gestures
that
convey
attraction,
affection,
and
desire.
It
also
involves
the
poetry
and
music
that
celebrate
beauty,
love,
and
the
dynamics
of
union
or
separation.
encounters,
and
scenes
of
courtship
and
marriage.
In
iconography
and
visual
arts,
deities
and
figures
of
beauty
are
shown
with
elaborate
ornamentation.
The
concept
extends
beyond
performance
to
everyday
aesthetics,
influencing
fashion,
adornment,
and
symbolic
imagery.