Multiple DeitiesHindu DancesBharatanatyamKathakaliOdissi
Traditional Hindu Dances 2
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Bharatanatyam Invocation
Original
नमस्ते गणेश, नमस्ते सरस्वती
Transliteration
Namaste Ganesha, Namaste Saraswati
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Lord Ganesha, Salutations to Goddess Saraswati
Kathakali Introduction
Original
अहिंसा परमो धर्मः, धर्म हिंसा तथीव च
Transliteration
Ahinsa paramo dharma, dharma himsa tathaiva cha
Meaning / Translation
Non-violence is the highest religion, and so is violence in the service of religion
Odissi Prayer
Original
जय जगन्नाथ, जय जगदीश, जय जय जगदंबा
Transliteration
Jaya Jagannatha, Jaya Jagadisha, Jaya Jaya Jagadamba
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Jagannath, Victory to Lord of the Universe, Victory to Mother of the Universe