Narittaya Phra U Ma Thewi: A Fusion of Nora and Bharatanatyam in the Worship of Parvati for Creative Performance

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Khanarat Buathong

Abstract

This study focuses on the creation of the performance “Narittaya Phra U Ma Thewi”, which portrays the worship of Parvati, her eight weapons, and eight blessings. The research synthesizes information from historical documents, observations, interviews with Nora dance and Indian dramatic arts experts, and the creators’ experiences using Suraphon Wirunrak’s seven-step creation theory.


The performance integrates Nora dance and Bharatanatyam, featuring three movements for worship, eight for Parvati’s weapons, and eight for her blessings. It is divided into three parts: Worship Dance, where the Devadasi honors Parvati; Arms of Parvati, depicting her eight weapons; and Blessings of Truth, illustrating her eight blessings. The costume combines elements of traditional Nora and Bharatanatyam attire, while the music blends southern Thai traditions with Bharatanatyam influences. An arati lamp is used as a worship prop. This creative performance applies traditional art forms to convey Parvati's spiritual significance, offering a unique blend of cultural aesthetics and symbolism.

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Buathong, K. . (2025). Narittaya Phra U Ma Thewi: A Fusion of Nora and Bharatanatyam in the Worship of Parvati for Creative Performance. Asian Journal of Arts and Culture, 25(1), e272302. https://doi.org/10.48048/ajac.2025.272302
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