> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.upscprep.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Previse 2025: Nine Rasa in Natyashastra - URL: https://www.upscprep.com/previse-2024-nine-rasas-in-natyashastra-art-and-culture-upsc-syllabus/ - Published: 2024-05-18T12:42:14.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-01T05:48:53.000Z - Description: GS1 | Art & Culture - Author: UPSCprep.com - Tags: Previse 2025, UPSC Prelims, Current Affairs, #show-toc ### **Why important for Prelims 2025?** ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was hosted by India, and the logo depicted **NAVARASA**, signifying the nine emotions audiences experience during a match. The nine emotions in the CWC23 Navarasa are joy, power, pride, bravery, anguish, respect, glory, wonder and passion. ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/-lWeFefLvZDvE7HxIs6oHcca-t7KkC2wK8iJwaLub3nFpqrMaLJaZ6v-UIuJsLPLMPrkIlQBWuz4zuvVbW9RJn_8ef6dPueJuIrqSibTSk9Je1VB3Npqb-RQlmFMKhUrt6mi4ER_nRvtJqoPw7LuFWA) --- Here are the nice Rasa-Bhava in Natyashastra: ## **Rasa-Bhava** - Rasa-Bhava is the central concept in Indian performing arts such as dance, drama, cinema, literature etc. - Bhava means “to become” and it is the state of mind while Rasa is the aesthetic flavor that results from that Bhava. - Rasa is a form and manifestation of Bhava with multitude of sensations through taste, emotion, and delight, invoked in the audience. - The Rasa-Bhava is what establishes a relationship between the performer and the audience. - Nandikeshwara’s **Abhinaya Darpana** depicts the three basic elements of dance- Nritta (basic dance steps), Natya (dramatic representation) and Nritya (sentiments and emotions evoked through dance). - Bharata Muni enunciated eight Rasas in the Natyasastra, an ancient Sanskrit text of drama theory. - According to Natyasastra, each rasa has a presiding deity and a specific color. - There are 4 pairs of rasas. For eg- Hasya arises out of Sringara. Initially, there were eight rasas, but a ninth rasa was added later and was accepted by the majority of the Alankarikas after some time. This gave rise to the expression “Navarasa” which are - ![Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/07/9207d054-5e99-4b26-b8c8-424994497a07/content/images/2024/05/AA---Banners-.png) --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/07/9207d054-5e99-4b26-b8c8-424994497a07/content/images/2024/05/1.-UPSCprep-Banner-21.png) [Join Now](https://courses.upscprep.com/products?ref=upscprep.com) --- Let us look at them one by one... ### **Sringara or Romance** - It depicts love and attractiveness. The presiding deity is Vishnu, and the main colour is light green. ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/Uu3WBa6zawjixOGybXiGvgeGpy1dWsDMAXlGf25F3mmdbldIOOgv0ewU27knCcFYj69OsVa_-jPW-e_5i9mutZUUiWXJpxrHj8S-i2Eh1YiIb1mzX3KlQTMtWToe6QA8vTKL0QRA5KLzwLtlQDmOVv4) Sringara | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ### **Hasyam or Laughter** - It depicts mirth and comedy. The presiding deity is Shiva, and the main colour is white. ![Hasya Rasa | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://kalyanikalamandir.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/110.jpg) ### **Raudram or Fury** - It depicts anger. The presiding deity is Shiva and the main color is red. ![Raudram | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/07/9207d054-5e99-4b26-b8c8-424994497a07/content/images/2024/05/image-66.png) ### **Karuṇyam or Compassion** - It depicts mercy. The presiding deity is Yama and the main color is gray. ![Karunyam | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/07/9207d054-5e99-4b26-b8c8-424994497a07/content/images/2024/05/image-67.png) ### **Bibhatsam or Disgust** - It depicts aversion. The presiding deity is Shiva and the main color is blue. ![Bibhatsam | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://padmagyan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bibhatsya-ras.webp) ### **Bhayanakam or Horror** - It depicts terror. The presiding deity is Yama and the main color is black. ![Bhayanaka Rasa (Fear) | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://arteducationhub.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1620px-bharatanatyam_is_a_major_form_of_indian_classical_dance_that_originated_in_the_state_of_tamil_nadu.jpg) ### **Veeram or Valour** - It depicts valour. The presiding deity is Indra and the main colour is saffron. ![Veeram | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/07/9207d054-5e99-4b26-b8c8-424994497a07/content/images/2024/05/image-68.png) ### **Adbhutam or Wonder** - It depicts amazement. The presiding deity is Brahma and the main color is yellow. ![Adbhutam | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/07/9207d054-5e99-4b26-b8c8-424994497a07/content/images/2024/05/image-69.png) ### **Santam or Peace** - It depicts tranquility. The presiding deity is Vishnu and the main color is perpetual white. ![Shanta Rasa | Nine Rasa in Natyashastra | UPSC | Art & Culture ](https://kalyanikalamandir.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/119.jpg) ## Sign up for UPSCprep.com Simplify your UPSC journey Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.