7 - KINKINI LAKSHANAM SLOKAM (QUALITIES OF BELLS/SALANGAI)
Updated: Jun 28, 2020
Sloka
Suswarascha Swaroopascha Sookshma Nakshtra-devathaaha
Kinkinyaha Kaamsyarachithaa Yekaikaanguli-Kaantharam
Bhadhneeya Neelashoothreyna Granthibhishcha Srudampunaha
Shanthath-dwayam Shatham-vaapee Paadayoor Naatyakaarani
Meaning
Tiny bells made of bronze should have a pleasant sound.
Should be well-shaped and have stars in their deities.
Should remain one finger apart from another.
The dancer should bind a 100 / 200 of them in each foot using blue thread in tight knots.