with meditation on shiva

Anwesha Das presented a traditional Margam based on Lord Chidambaram. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Urmila Satyanarayanan’s disciple Anwesha Das presented a traditional Margam for her performance for Karthik Fine Arts. Alarippu in narrow chapu incorporated elements representative of his iconic image – the damru, the Ganges flowing from his matted hair, the tiger skin and the snake – through interesting postures and simple moves.

In continuation of the focus on Shiva, the Karaharapriya raga varnam ‘Mohamahinen’ composed by KN Dandayudhapani Pillai depicts the feelings of a heroine longing for her union with Chidambaram’s Lord, seeking refuge from her friend and her Lord. Is requesting to bring. Anvesha explored ideas with familiar communicators, such as the moonlight scorching the heroine’s body, the bees hovering over the flowers, and her lotus face withering in anticipation of her arrival. The details of the sugarcane bow, Kamadeva’s arrow with the lotus flower that strikes her, and the expressions of the state of agony make for some beautiful moments. The first Thirmanam which dragged on for too long was a bit tiring, but it calmed down and Anwesha’s movements were executed neatly.

Anvesha Das’s best expressions came to the fore for Purvakalyani Javali. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Tulsidas’s popular bhajan ‘Sri Ramchandra Kripalu’ in raga Yamunakalyani was filled with some of the major events of Rama’s life, which the dancer portrayed with simple details. Sita’s first meeting with Ram, her swayamvar and Hanuman’s final portrayal were powerfully presented in the lines ‘Yatra-Yatra Raghunath’.

Moving on to a lighter note, the Jaavali ‘Neematalu Imayanura’ in Raga Purvakalyani explored the thoughts of a typical heroine who taunts her beloved about all the empty promises made by him of adorning her with fancy clothes and jewellery. Reminds us of things that remain incomplete. , Anwesha came across it with a good expression of jealousy and anger. A Thilana in Raga Kanada was the closing item of the performance.

Sai Kripa Prasanna playing cymbals, G on singing. Srikanth, Guru Bhardwaj on mridangam, Ishwar Ramakrishnan on violin and Muthu Kumar on flute provided capable support.