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Bhajare Bhajare Re Manasa
Bhajare Re Manasa
This abhinaya piece, set to the composition Bhajare Re Manasa in Ragam Abheri and Talam Adi by Mysore Vasudevacharya, celebrates Lord Rama—the embodiment of strength, virtue, and compassion. The performance honors his divine form, his protection of the world, and his triumph over evil,
Thillana at Durham Performing Arts CenterThillana in Durham Performing Arts CenterThillana
Thillana
The thillana serves as the finale to a Bharatnatyam recital. It has a pallavi, anupallavi, and charnam. In the charnam, there is a short verse of sahithya (song) addressing a deity which concludes with the signature of the composer. Aspects of the thillana include the mei adavus, korvais, sculpturesque poses and the pancha nadai jathis.
PushpanjaliPushpanjali Allaripu
Pushpanjali Allaripu
Pushpanjali is performed to offer a handful of flowers, go around the stage to bow to the gods. It nullifies all obstacles, protects the spectators and those involed in the dance, and pleases the gods.
Allaripu means that which blossoms and gives joy. It begins with the anjali mudra above the head followed by movements of the shoulders and the entire body . It serves as a warm up to the dancer.
Jathiswaram
Jathiswaram
The Jathiswaram is a beuatiful dance showing a visual interpretation of the patterns of musical notes. It has a pallavi and at least 3 charanaswarams.
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