Ananda Narthana Ganapathim | Bharatanatyam by Sukanya Kumar | Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer

There is no greater proponent for fighting against body image issues than the dancing form of Cute Ganapathi. This piece explores the story of why Ganesha tied a snake around his belly to keep the modaks (sweets) from falling out! Depicting Lambodhara, the one with the big belly has never been more realistic than now when I am 6 months pregnant. Enjoy this fun piece composed by Shri Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer.
Ragam: Nattai | Talam: Adi

Concept, Choreography and Performance: Sukanya Kumar
Cinematography and Edit: Sumanth Kashyap
Music produced and presented: Kalakriya
Vocals: Smt Preethy Mahesh
Nattuvangam: Shri Shaji Lal
Mridangam: Shri Shaktivel Muruganandam
Violin: Shri Shikhamani
Flute: Shri Srinivasan
Sound Engineer: Shri R.Ganesh - Digi Track

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Lyrics and meaning
Ananda nartana gaNapatim bhAvayE - I meditate on the joyous dancing Ganapati sadA - always
( paramaananda- great bliss)
cidAkAra - whose form is pure consciousness
mUlAdhAra - who lives in the muladhara chakra and is the core support
OmkAra - who is the form of Om
gajavadanam - the elephant faced one
paramam - the great one,

sAnanda munIndra gaNanuta - praised by the joyful hordes of sages
shiva shankara mAnasa nilInamAnam - residing always in the heart of Shiva
tantrIlaya samanvita gandharva cAraNa varAnugIya mAnam - sung by the best of Gandharvas and Chaaranas, along with stringed instruments and percussion
dIna janamandAram - who is the wish fulfilling to the needy
anupama divya kalEbara shObhAya mAnam - who shines with an incomparable divine body
bhAsamAnam - the replendent
asamAnam - peerless
bhajamAna bhakthajana sammAanam - one who honours devotees who sing (His praises)

divipatinutam - prayed by Indra (lord of skies)
pada sarasijam - one having lotus-like feet
marakatanibham - shining like emerald
madakarimukham - having the face of a proud elephant
praNavaninadam - sounding of OM
ajitam - the unvanquished
anagham - the sinless
shubadam - giver of benefits
paramam - great one
kanakAmbara dharaNam - wearing golden garments
Eka radanam - having one tusk

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