Sivaranjani Varnam - Rangaanubhavam Day 2 - Sridevi Nrithyalaya - Bharathanatyam Dance

SDN's Rangaanubhavam Day 2

Varnam (Tripurasundari Varnam)
Ragam - Sivaranjani
Talam - Adi
A wonderful composition of Madurai Sri R Muralidaran

Dancers:
Nishkala Ranjeev
Meghna Unnikrishnan
Lakshita Madhan
Sai Smriti Suresh
Sahana Dinesh
Jayashri
Krithika Krishna
Vishwashri
Harinipriya

Choreography & Nattuvangam - Dr. Sheela Unnikrishnan
Vocal - Sri Srikanth Gopalakrishnan
Mridangam - Dr. Guru Bharadwaaj
Veena - Kumari Anjani Srinivas
Flute - Sri Muthukumar

Varnam is the central piece of a Bharathanatyam repertoire, in which the dancers showcase their mastery over executing physical movements and the art of emoting.

This Varnam is a plea of a devotee who prays to Mother Goddess, who manifests as the most beautiful Tripurasundari, as the gory Maha Kali, as well as the compassionate Meenakshi.

Oh Mother of the Universe who is magnanimous and eternal; You are the large-eyed Visalakshi who runs to the aid of Her devotees. In this context, the dancers depict the story of Saint Gnyanasambandar, who was fed with the milk of wisdom by the Universal Mother.

Oh Goddess Kamakshi who is the protector of Saint Adi Sankara; Oh omnipresent one who removes the sufferings of devotees! In this juncture, the story of the Goddess saving Abhirami Bhattar by making Her earring appear as a full moon on the sky is depicted.

Oh Goddess Uma, You are the companion who elevates me; You are the sister of Maha Vishnu, who bestows happiness on me always; Oh essence of Omkara, You are the remover of darkness and ignorance; Oh Akhilandeswari who ever surrenders at the feet of the Lord who adorns the crescent moon! To You, I surrender!

Oh embodiment of illusion, You are the Universe, Oh Rajeswari, Oh Sivaranjani, please bless me! Oh Devi, grant me the boon to behold your Darshan always. Oh Goddess who is seated on the Kamakoti Peetam, why this delay? Oh primordial one who is the delight of Hara, I worship You.

Oh compassionate one, won't your heart melt to bless me! You are the one who defeated Mahishasura and the one who gracefully dwells in Madurai. Oh Goddess who showers blessings like the heavy downpour of rain, please protect this devotee who surrenders to You, the one who dances elegantly and eternally to the delight of Sadasiva.

This Varnam had been specially choreographed with a group of dancers by Dr. Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan, for SHIVAM SCHOOL OF DANCE, Sydney. This video was shot during a rehearsal at SDN premises.


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