Master of Ceremonies
Nadanamamani Dr. Anita Sivaraman
Invocation
The dancer offers flowers to Nataraja and requests the blessings of God, her guru, and the audience for the success of the dance performance.
Ragam:
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Thalam:
Adhi
Composer:
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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:
Roopakam
Composer:
Muthaiah Bhagavathar
Shadaksharam Kowtham
A poem depicting Lord Muruga and his various attributes
Ragam:
Shanmukhapriya
Thalam:
Rupakam
Composer:
Madurai Sri R Muralidaram
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
Composer:
Lalgudi Jayaraman
Ardhanareeshwaram
Lord Ardhanareeswara, the divine union of Shiva and Parvati, symbolizes the inseparable masculine and feminine principles of the universe.
Thalam:
Rupakam
kumudakriya
Ragam:
Muttusvami Dikshitar
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.
Thalam:
Composer:
Chatusura Eka
Oothukkadu Venkatasubbaiyar
Senchuruti
Ragam:
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:
Subramanya Bharathiyar
Composer:
Ranga Puravihara
A beautiful composition celebrating Lord Ranganatha’s divine presence in Srirangam
Thalam:
Adhi
Composer:
Muthuswami Dhikshitar
Brindavana Saranga
Ragam:
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:
Madurai N. Krishnan
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
Ragam:
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Thalam:
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Composer:
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