Varnam: Mohalagiri | Varsha Sankar | Bharatanrityam

This is an excerpt from the Pada Varnam, "Mohalagiri Meerudhe" in ragam Kapi and thalam Aadi, composed by Sri Kunnakudi Venkatarama Iyer. Jathis and dance were choreographed by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.

Varnam is the center piece in Bharatanatyam recitals. This excerpt consists of the trikala jathi followed by the pallavi and the next jathi. The theme of this varnam revolves around the love and the longing of the Virahotkhandita Nayika (heroine) for her beloved, Lord Muruga.

This video is from my solo performance at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha on January 12, 2019.

Credits:
Nattuvangam: Dr. Sujatha Mohan
Vocal: Smt. Randhini Arvind
Mridangam: Sri Ramshankar Babu
Violin: Sri Sigamani