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Bharathanatyam Research

Mathematics Meets Classical Dance

Spotlight

Rigorous mathematical analysis of Bharathanatyam — from posture geometry to rhythmic algebra.

Three-Dimensional Geometric Analysis of Bharatanatyam Postures

Understanding Dance Through Vector Mathematics

By examining the spatial relationships between body segments, we identify how classical Indian dance generates complex geometric structures — helicoids, toroids, paraboloids, and composite volumetric forms. Bharatanatyam postures operate as dynamic vector fields, with limb extensions functioning as directed vectors with controlled magnitude.

Tala & Modular Arithmetic

How tala cycles map to modular arithmetic — the sam as a fixed point, sollukattu as a formal language, and polyrhythm as simultaneous congruences.

Korvai as Combinatorial Compositions

The combinatorial logic behind rhythmic compositions that resolve perfectly to the sam — why certain patterns work, and the algebra that explains it.

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Three-Dimensional Geometric Analysis of Bharatanatyam Postures

A mathematical analysis using 3D geometry and vector field theory. Shows how classical Indian dance generates helicoids, toroids, and paraboloids through directed limb vectors. Also published on Zenodo.