Divya Bhat | Bharatanatyam performance

Snippets from a Bharatanatyam margam performed for the first season of Kala Praveena Pratiyogita hosted by the reputed foundation of ABHAI at Chennai. The compositions performed are briefly summarized for viewers' understanding.

1. Swaranjali - An invocatory composition where the musical notes are offered as flowers at the feet of the dancing Lord Nataraja. This has been composed wonderfully by Vid. G Srikanth, Chennai

2. Padavarna - The famous composition of Sri Lalgudi G Jayaraman in Charukeshi raaga which talks about the pining Nayika who asks Krishna if he still cannot understand her love.

3. Padam - The famous padam portraying an Abhisarika nayika on her way to meet her lover, the King of that desham who brushes off the gossips saying why should she fear their words, when she has kept no secrets..her love is unabashed and she is not bothered by what the world speaks of her.

4. Thillana - Another well known thillana of Sri Lalgudi G Jayaraman in Desh ragam offering salutations to the celebrated warrior, Muruga (Lord Subramanya)

Music ensemble:
Nattuvangam and choreography - Guru Vidyashree Radhakrishna, Mangalore
Vocals - Vid. G Srikanth, Chennai
Mridangam - Vid. Haribabu, Chennai
Flute - Vid. Mohanraj, Chennai

Gratitude is expressed to the office bearers of ABHAI for their continued contribution to the field of art!