Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t7.3

v2.c11.s1.t7.3

*Kacheri*’, ‘*Dasiattam*’, etc. The most popular opinion is that Bharata is composed of the prefix of three words - bhava (expression), raga (melody) and tala (rhythm). These three main factors are like three pillars to support the pure style of Bharatanatyam. Another opinion is that Bharatanatyam was founded based on the theoretical system of ‘*Natyashastra*’, so it follows the name of the author - Bharata.