Bharathanatyam Recital By Shriya

1] Mallari – It is an ancient traditional dance number closely associated with the temple rituals and melody of invocative musical instrument , the Shehnai. Mallari is given prime importance during processions , car festivals, light festivals and other magnanimous worship modes at temple. Here Purappaattu mallari is performed , the practice of singing mallari in three speeds of rhythm and tishra nadai is very famous in Purappaattu mallari. This practice indicates that mallari is the primordial form of Pallavi gaayanam. Choreography- Vid. Roopashree Madhusudan

2] Varnam Raga- Panthuvarali Tala- Adi Composer- Madurai N Krishnan Choreography- Vid. Roopashree Madhusudan O omnipresent one, who resides on the Seven Hills, O Srinivasa, who, in your cosmic form, spanned Heaven and Earth, O Narayana, who took the forms of fish, tortoise, and others, we sing your praise and seek your sacred hills. O Holy Spirit within, protector of the Universe, I trust only in your grace to save me. Answer my prayer and lift me with your redeeming gaze, O transcendent spirit, dweller in Vaikuntha. O lotus-eyed Govinda, who grants pleasures in this life and the next. I, Krishnadasa, behold you with a full heart—content, uplifted, and ever anchored in your divine love.

3] Javali Raga – Kamach Tala – Adi Choreography- Vid. Roopashree Madhusudan Dear Lord, come, take my hand— I can no longer endure Cupid’s torment. O beautiful, delicate son of the Love-God, Once, when I called you in longing, you delighted in our talk. Now, recognizing your nobility, I pine— Why not embrace this life that craves you? O compassionate Venkatesha, ruler of Dharmapuri, show mercy and let me reach you— my refuge, my joy, my everything.

4] Thillana Raga – Behag Tala – Adi Composer- Dr Balamurali Krishna This Thillana is choreographed and Taught by Guru Dr. Sheela Unnikrishnan ma’am. The charanam in this thillana goes like Salutations to the noble preceptor of Tyagaraja, Bestower of boons upon singers and musicians, Revered by the illustrious lineage of great composers, Lover of divine music and the melodious flute, Exalted one, honored by all— O Guru Rāya, you are truly great.