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kavuthuvam

கவுத்துவம்
Tamil

A specific type of dance composition

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Meaning

A kavuthuvam is a type of dance composition, often performed at the beginning of a recital. It typically praises a specific deity or revered figure, such as Ganapathi or Kothai (Andal). Dancers encounter it as a standalone piece dedicated to a particular god.

In the songs

  • poomagal aagiya kothai kavuthuvam

    This is the Kavuthuvam of Kothai (Andal), who is the incarnation of the Earth Goddess (Bhudevi).

    Andal Kavuthuvam

  • ganapathi kavuthuvam

    The Kavuthuvam of Ganapathi

    Ganapathi Kavuthuvam · Traditional

  • ganapathi kavuthuvam

    The Kavuthuvam of Ganapathi

    Ganapathi Kavuthuvam · Traditional

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Andal Kavuthuvam

    appears in 1 line

  • Ganapathi Kavuthuvam

    Traditional

    appears in 2 lines

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