Ashta Nayika
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collective name for eight types of nayikas or heroines as classified by Bharata in his Sanskrit treatise on performing arts - Natya Shastra.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Ashta Nayika is referenced by 25 other articles, and connects out to Hindi, Sanskrit and International Standard Book Number.
It is catalogued under topics including Concepts in Indian aesthetics, Dance in India and Indian painting.
Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.
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Himachal Pradesh
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Krishna
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performing arts
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Vaishnavism
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Todi
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Khajuraho
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romantic love
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Rādhā
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Kamadeva
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archetype
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Indian classical music
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The Hindu
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Jayadeva
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Natya Shastra
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