What is a padam in Bharatanatyam?

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padam? padam, love poem in Karnatak (Carnatic) music. A padam is slow in tempo and grave in import, and it is usually treated as allegorical: the yearning of the nayika (heroine) is interpreted as the soul's longing for the nayaka (hero).
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padam? padam,love poem in Karnatak (Carnatic) music. A padam is slow in tempo and grave in import, and it is usually treated as allegorical: the yearning of the nayika (heroine) is interpreted as the soul's longing for the nayaka (hero). read less
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Padam is a type of expressive dance piece that is typically performed by solo dancer.It is known for their emotive content and lyrical expressions.Padam usually depicts themes related to love,devotion and longing are characterized by slow and graceful movements
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