proudly presents the
Bharathanatya Arangetram
of
Sitara & Sanika Chakkamadathil
January 11, 2026
NRITHYASHALA
Master of Ceremonies
Nadanamamani Dr. Anita Sivaraman
Invocation
A Trimurthy Anjali, composed on the trinity gods - Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). The dancers offer flowers to Lord Nataraja and request the blessings of God, their gurus, and the audience for the success of the performance.
Ragam:
Ragamalika
Thalam:
Adhi
Dr. Vasanth Kiram
Composer:
Ganesha Sthuthi
Lord Ganesha, the elephant faced God, is known as the remover of obstacles. Devotees pray to Him at the beginning of every auspicious occasion.
Ragam:
Hamsadwani
Thalam:
Tisra Adhi
Sri Muthaiah Bhagavathar
Composer:
Shadaksharam Kowtham
A poem depicting Lord Muruga and his various attributes.
Thalam:
Rupakam
Shanmukhapriya
Ragam:
Madurai Sri R. Muralidharan
Composer:
Varnam
Alternating jathis (dance sequences) and sahithyas (expressions) make up the cornerstone item of the recital. This Varnam is on Goddess Devi and depicts the navarasas (nine emotions).
Ragam:
Ragamalika
Thalam:
Adhi
Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman
Composer:
INTERMISSION
Enjoy the tea and snacks
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Ardhanareeshwaram
Lord Ardhanareeswara, the divine union of Shiva and Parvati, symbolizes the inseparable masculine and feminine principles of the universe.
Thalam:
Talamalika
Kumudakriya, Mohanam
Ragam:
Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar
Composer:
Ranga Puravihara
A beautiful composition celebrating Lord Ranganatha’s divine presence in Srirangam.
Thalam:
Adhi
Brindavana Saranga
Ragam:
Sri Muthuswami Dhikshitar
Composer:
Vishamakkara Kannan
The naughty prankster, Lord Krishna, pulls all his tricks on the gopis around him, raising havoc. But, he always manages to escape unscathed.
Senchuruti
Ragam:
Sri Oothukkadu Venkatasubbaiyar
Thalam:
Composer:
Chathusra Eka
Chinnanjiru Kiliye Kannamma
A tender Tamil lullaby expressing a parent's deep love for their child. Rich in emotion, it captures the joy of parenthood.
Thalam:
Thisra Ekam
Ragamalika
Ragam:
Mahakavi Sri Subramania Bharati
Composer:
Thillana
A fast paced musical dance piece representing the climax of the recital with intricate foot work and rhythamatic patterns.
Ragam:
Thalam:
Misra Sivaranjani
Adhi
Composer:
Sri Maharajapuram Santhanam
Mangalam
Conclusion of the dance recital where the dancer thanks the God, her Guru, her accompanying artists, and the audience for blessing her on this auspicious occassion.