Vandeham Sharadam
Raga: Yamuna Kalyani
Mishra Chapu
Composer: Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Choreography: Rukmini Vijayakumar
Language: Sanskrit
It describes Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge, speaking of how the knowledge of the self is revealed to those who have clarity of thought, and unselfish intentions.
The Shlokam at the beginning is a descriptive verse on the visual beauty of Saraswati. Face like the full moon, beaded garlands, clad in white, she sits on a lotus with a veena held in her hand as all the gods and goddesses sing her praises.
Mobility and flexibility in ankles are very important for a lot of movements in bharatanatyam. When there is tightness in the ankles, it may lead to injuries in the knees and hips. This video helps promote mobility in the ankles and calf muscles and must be practised after dancing or training, no...
Varnam, "Adi Shivane"
Raga: Todi
Adi Tala
Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
Language: Tamil
The Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.
This introduction will go through the meani...
The four means or tools of expression and communication that we use on stage are , Āngika, Vāchika, Āharya and Sātvika Abhinayas. These lectures will delve into each of these and explain them in detail.