tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50394952277009480792024-03-13T17:24:49.797-07:00Jwala Priyadarshini Rejimon Bharatanatyam dancertemplejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-73382766020555867232017-05-20T21:01:00.000-07:002017-05-20T21:05:46.119-07:00Solo Bharatanatyam at Naatiya Utsavam by Ragamalika TVJwala performed <a href="http://www.DanceCostumesAndJewelry.com">Bharatanatyam</a> for Ragamalika TV as part of Naatiya Utsavam in June 2016. The video was aired on Kalaingar TV during the Navarathri festival time.
The video was recorded at Chicago Temple.
Thanks to all at Ragamalika TV for this amazing opportunity !
Here is the link to the video
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA1kgtDMQus">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA1kgtDMQus</a>templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0United States37.09024 -95.712891000000013-36.4162205 99.052733999999987 90 69.521483999999987tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-3944829374532079002017-04-30T08:55:00.001-07:002017-05-20T21:12:55.527-07:00Bharatanatyam at Nada Neerajanam, Tirumala, Tirupathi<span style="font-family: inherit;">Performance date : 16 October 2016</span><br />
Video Link : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csjoDTDclac">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csjoDTDclac</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.svbcttd.com/" target="_blank">Nada Neerajanam</a> is the program in which artists from various parts of the country come and offer their devotion to the lotus feet through Nadopasana. They sing compositions of great saint poets, perform different traditional dance forms as a seva to Sakala kala bhushitudu Sri Venkateshwara Swamy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">Thanks to </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=59597106018" href="https://www.facebook.com/Cleveland.Thyagaraja.Festival/" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;"> and </span><a aria-controls="js_cad" aria-describedby="js_cae" aria-haspopup="true" class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=253175628202000" href="https://www.facebook.com/TTD-Tirumala-Tirupathi-Devastanams-253175628202000/" id="js_caf" role="null" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">TTD Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanams</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;"> for this amazing once in a life time opportunity for me and Kalyani. Thanks to Sri.Veeravanallur V Sundaram, Smt. </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1486365417" href="https://www.facebook.com/savithri.j.rao" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">Savithri Jagannatha Rao</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;"> and Smt.Gomathi Sundaram for the blessings, guidance and support. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">Special thanks to the <a href="http://www.dancecostumesandjewelry.com/arangetram/" target="_blank">Orchestra</a> with Smt. </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1486365417" href="https://www.facebook.com/savithri.j.rao" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">Savithri Jagannatha Rao</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">-Nattuvangam, vocal-Shri K Hari Prasad, Mridangam-Shri R Karthikeyan, Violin-Shri Easwar Ramakrishnan, flute-Shri B. Muthukumar and Smt. M R Vanishree-Sruthi.</span></span><br />
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templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.962880000000041-8.6044825 37.654286000000042 49.791850499999995 120.27147400000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-9698355323626781842016-08-10T19:47:00.004-07:002017-05-20T21:13:51.659-07:00Bharatanatyam performance at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai on 31 July 2016<div style="background-color: white;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"><a href="http://www.krishnaganasabha.org/" target="_blank">Sri Krishna Gana Sabha</a> is one of the well-established, most respected and dynamic cultural institutions in India today. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Since the Sabha’s beginning in 1953, it has played host to some of the greatest exponents of Indian classical music, and Indian classical dance. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The Sabha has displayed a deep commitment to the advancement of academic research in the classical arts through the various successful conferences and discussions it hosts throughout the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">In July of 2016, I had a great opportunity to perform here with Kalyani (an amazing dancer and wonderful friend).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Looking back, the preparation for the performance was a lot of fun, because the two of us had a great time practicing and coordinating together. The constant encouragement from Sundaram Mama, Gomathi Mami, Nithya Mami, and Savithri Mami helped both of us get through the stress and pre-performance nerves. Not to mention, my dear friend Kalyani helped me so much throughout the entire process, and we became exceedingly close over the course of the trip. Ultimately, I'm extremely thankful to Sundaram Mama for the opportunity, and the entire experience will remain close to my heart forever. </span><br />
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templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India13.0826802 80.27071840000007812.5876862 79.625271400000074 13.5776742 80.916165400000082tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-10802933569334551772016-08-02T21:36:00.000-07:002017-05-20T21:14:40.930-07:00Performance at Melpathur auditorium, Guruvayur on 2 Jan 2016<div class="_5pbx userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="js_2p" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.38; overflow: hidden;">
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templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0Kerala, India10.8505159 76.2710832999999876.8572934 71.10750929999999 14.8437384 81.434657299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-8098623592979347942016-08-02T20:52:00.000-07:002017-05-20T21:14:20.406-07:00A report on my arangetram by Sri. Bhavanvitha Venkat<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 20px;">Jwala Rejimon's Arangetram - Indiana<br />15th August 2015,<br />A Report - Bhavanvitha</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial"; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<b>Jwala Rejimon's <a href="http://www.dancecostumesandjewelry.com/arangetram/" target="_blank">Arangetram</a> - Indiana, 15th August 2015</b><br />
Thanks to technology we now have access to good performances more so of young talent available easily. For young dancers.. it means that they can now reach larger audience from around the world making it easy to get recognition. I had the opportunity to view a <a href="http://indiamartinusa.net/" target="_blank">Bharatanatyam</a> Arangetram - 15th August 2015 performed in Indiana, by young Jwala. She is the disciple of Smt Mangala Anand.<br />
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<b>About Guru:</b> Smt Mangala Anand trained under Smt. Padmini Ramachandran (Natyapriya Institute- Bangalore who learnt from veteran Guru. Padmashri. Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai) and from Guru B Bhanumati (who had the privilege of the tutelage of Padmashri K.N.Dandayuthapani Pillai at Chennai, Padmabhushan Dr.K.Venkatalakshamma, the doyen of Mysore Palace tradition and Padmabhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan). </div>
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<b>Abhinaya Items:</b><br />
Here is a report on the abhinaya items of the margam in the arangetram. The items were choreographed by her Guru and consisted Varnam, a Sabdam and a Devarnama in the margam following the invocation and nritta items. Young dancers take to the high energy and pace of the nritta items of the margam with comfort and alacrity. Past the nritta items, the weave of the emotion is what is eagerly awaited in the margam.<br />
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Interpretation behind the abhinaya items helps us to appreciate the performance a lot better. There is an added advantage where the choreographer happens to be the Guru as the explanation is conveyed to the disciple first hand. In her performance Jwala steadily graduated through abhinaya and showed her understanding of the lyrics, musical notes. The jathis smoothly flowed perhaps owing to the lineage of the Gurus style. Smiling face of Jwala was lighting them all through.<br />
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<b>Shabdham--Thillai Ambalam Ragam:Ragamallika Thalam:Misra Chapu Composer: Thanjavur Arunachalam Pillai</b><br />
The romantic elements unfurled in the sabdam and varnam. The intensity of Thillai Ambalam requires elevated expression where the Nayika is in a state of wonder, praise and devotion and very intense in her seeking of her Lord. The anxiety and lingering doubt whether she would at all meet Him make the expression challenging. She is all searching for her Lord and conveys the same to her Sakhi in the very abode of Lord Nataraja, in Chidambaram. Jwala's performance to the choreography was neat. Note the prominence given to dance in this lyric!<br />
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<b>Varnam--"Sakhiye Ragam: Sankarabaranam Thalam: Adi Thalam Composer:K.N. Dandayudhapani </b><br />
The young <a href="http://www.jwalarejimon.com/" target="_blank">dancer</a> took to the varnam with more ease. In the "Sakhiye.." Jwala's portrayal of the nayika is one of involvement. Her Guru's training in the delicate portrayal, and distinctness are visible. It's the dancer who opens the doors of the choreographic content and to its expressive interpretation. In this item Sakhiye... the nayika finds in her friend an ideal confidante, to at first share her feelings about her lover, then seek help from her in a pleasing manner and finally opening her heart and appealing to her friend to bring her nayaka to her. The devotion and complete faith in the Lord conveyed by the lyricist need special note. The dancer's talent lies in depicting the nayika through the gradual ascension and intensity of this feeling through the item. With her smiling face Jwala initiates the item at first chiding her sakhi about the delay, then describes her generous Lord and convinces her sakhi to take up the task of uniting her with the nayaka. The depiction of Sri Venkateswars, Lord Rama, and Lord Krishna, stand out.<br />
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<b>Devarnama :- Gummana Karayadhirai Amma Ragam:Ragamallika Thalam: Chathushra Eka Thalam Composer: St. Purandaradasa</b><br />
Sri Purandaradasa's weave of a beautiful incident between Yasoda and Krishna is found in this devotional item. Created with crisp choreography it makes you feel a mother's love to her supreme naughty child. The item starts with the episode of Krishna stealing butter. Yasoda confronts him while in that act. as he pleads to melt her heart... Jwala becomes Yasoda who introduces Gumma the imaginary demon to control the mischief supreme, Lord Krishna. The ragamalika was rendered beautifully to moving moments of Krishnaleela and to Yasoda's predicament. Jwala depicts both roles distinguishing them skillfully. Her portrayal of Krishna is very impressive. We are blessed with such a divine lyric from Purandaradasa, and being dancers even more fortunate to enact it.<br />
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Through the above abhinaya items, Jwala performed an intense seeker of Lord Shiva wondering and in awe to a Nayika who comes out confident about her Nayaka, Lord Vishnu, and a mother who with all love and affection disciplines her dear son Krishna. Quite an expansive range of emotions she displayed and so much for her to explore in the beautiful dance form Bharatanatyam. Looking forward to watch her performances.<br />
It is interesting to note that in some of the performances of dancers abroad, a similar depth in the emotional portrayal is found as in dancers from India. One reason, as in this performance, is perhaps a continuing Guru Shishya Parampara. The connect to culture and traditions of the younger generation is intact in India or abroad. Congratulations to Jwala and her supporting artists.<br />
Orchestra Ensemble: Nattuvangam: Smt. Mangala Anand; Vocal: Smt. Arthi Kumar; Mridangam: Sri. G. Ganeshan; Flute: Sri. C. K. Patanjali; Violin: Sri. C. K. Vijayaraghavan; </div>
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templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0Indiana, USA40.2671941 -86.13490189999998834.021963099999994 -96.462050399999981 46.5124251 -75.8077534tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-38522332913815089652016-08-02T20:18:00.001-07:002016-08-02T20:53:06.410-07:00My solo performance at Muthamizh Peravai on 31 Dec 2015Here are some pictures of my solo performance at T N Rajarathinam Pillai auditorium on 31st December 2015. Thanks to Sri. Sundaram mama and Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana. This performance was organized as part of Cleveland festival. Also thanks to all the friends and well wishers who attended and encouraged me on that day.<br />
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<br />templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-42838148300108301192016-05-10T20:56:00.001-07:002016-08-02T20:31:49.512-07:00Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana 2016The Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana is the largest Indian classical music festival in USA. It was first celebrated in 1978 and has now grown to be a 12-day celebration with more than 10,000 attendees with 3,000 appearing for the opening weekend. The year 2016 was the Festival's 39th year. The Aradhana Committee is a group of volunteers who spearhead the planning and organization of the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival. They work closely with various other Carnatic music organizations in the United States and Canada to bring artists to Cleveland for the festival.<br />
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As part of the celebrations, <a href="http://www.dancecostumesandjewelry.com/" target="_blank">classical dance</a> competitions were held during the last weekend of the program. 100s of participants competed in each category. <a href="http://www.jwalarejimon.com/" target="_blank">Jwala Rejimon</a> won second prize in the junior division this year. Here are some pictures...</div>
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templejewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712606983898972077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039495227700948079.post-38325731209261670492015-11-23T09:38:00.003-08:002017-04-30T08:08:37.311-07:00My arangetram program<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Kum. Jwala Priyadarshini
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Arts Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer: Madhurai R.
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the invocatory piece in a solo performance. It comes from the ancient language ‘Sanskrit’
where ‘pushpam’ means ‘flower’ and ‘anjali’ means ‘offering with folded hands’. In
this dance, the performer offers flowers to Lord Nataraja, the presiding deity
of dance. She then seeks the blessings of her Guru, the accompanying artists,
and the Sabha, or audience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a shlokam, or prayer, where the dancer prays to Lord Ganesha to bless her so
that she may render the complete performance seamlessly without any obstacles. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;">In this piece,
the composer praises Lord Ganesha as the root of everything. She describes him
as the remover of obstacles, the embodiment of knowledge, and the one who is
worshipped by all. The composer compares Ganesha’s bright aura to a thousand
suns and proclaims that he can ultimately offer salvation to mankind. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Allarippu is
commonly performed to a basic rhythmic cycle of 3, 4, 5, 7 or 9 beats. This
Allarippu is set to 3 beats, and will be rendered along with the beautiful
Thirupugal. Here the dancer starts her movements in accordance to the
Natyarambhe position. This is a pure
Nritha piece, so there is no abhinaya (expressions). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer: K.N.
Dandayudhapani Pillai <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Jathiswaram is
another pure Nritha piece that consists of short footwork passages. Each
segment has a variety of complex rhythmic patterns woven together. The dancer
executes different sets of footwork in a set tempo with the underlying melody
of the Swarams. It is a piece that allows the dancer to exhibit mastery over
Nritha and rhythm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer: Thanjavur
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">This
piece introduces the Abhinaya, or the expressive aspect of this dance form. Here,
the composer talks about a Nayika, (the heroine) who imagines herself as the
lover of Lord Nataraja, who majestically dances in Thillai Ambalam. He
describes the heroine’s love and devotion for her Lord. In one of the verses,
the composer writes ”Karpanai ketaada gaganithil nindradum adbhutha natanam”,
which means that nothing can parallel Lord Nataraja’s dance, and that he
transcends every level of imagination that the human mind is capable off. She
tells her Sakhi, or friend, that her separation from her Lord makes her feel
weak. She feels that her soul is sinking by being distanced from him. The
Nayika reveals her feelings, and expresses her desire of marriage to him. She
continues the conversation with her friend questioning, “Oh my dear Sakhi, will
this ever be a reality or it is just my imagination?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Adi Thalam <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer:K.N.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The Varnam is lengthiest
item in the Margam and is considered to be the most complex dance piece. Varnams
are usually 30-40 minutes in length, and they alternate between Jathis (footwork
passages) and Sahityams (expressive segments). This item challenges the dancer’s
endurance, Nritha capability, and rhythmic knowledge at different speeds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Sakhiye
Indah Jalam is a Pada Varnam in Tamil where the main bhava (emotion) is
Shringaram (love), which is one of the most predominant rasas (emotion) of the
navarasa’s (the 9 basic emotions in dance).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">This piece is a dialogue
between the heroine and her friend, where the heroine says “Sakhiye indah jalam
Yenadi Yendan Samiye vara Cholladi Idu Samayam,” which translates into “Dear
friend, why are you behaving so distant towards me? Please go and tell my lord
to come here. This is the right time to bring him.” The heroine continues to
tell her friend that she thinks of her Lord day and night, and that she misses
him so much that she cannot even eat or continue to live normally. She eagerly
looks forward to the time when her Lord will come and comfort her, and end all
of her sorrow. As her love and yearning for him heightens, she strongly comes
to believe that he, who protected the great Pancha Pandavas, will definitely be
moved by her deep devotion and accept her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"> Chief Guest: Sri. V.V. Sundaram<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer:St.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The
episode begins with Krishna as a very young boy, who steals butter and is caught
by his mother, Yashodha. She threatens to call the Gumma, or the imaginary
demon, if Krishna does not behave. Little Krishna pleads with his mother saying,
“Gummana kareyadire, Amma ninu”, which means, “Mother, please don’t call the
Gumma.” He makes several promises to be a very obedient child. He agrees to do
everything she wishes. Krishna brings up his previous naughty acts, and assures
that he will never repeat them. Meanwhile, Yashoda enjoys every moment of his
desperate act of persuasion, and tries hard to be serious with him. However,
she eventually gives in and embraces her child, as she feels blessed to be his
mother. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Padam--Arputhashilpiadi Ponnama <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Ragam:Ragamallika Thalam:Thisra
Chapu <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Arpudhashirpiyadi
Ponnama is a fast paced padam that depicts Lord Shiva as a magnificent shilpi
(sculptor). Lord Nataraja is the Lord of Dance but he is also an artist in many
aspects. She describes the unique appearance of Shiva with both Gangai and
Mangai within him, and praises him as the one who dances with the Bhoota Ganas.
He majestically stands on his divine golden feet and is praised for his endless
wisdom and valor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Krithi--Broche Va <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Ragam: Kamas Thalam: Adi <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer:Mysore
Vasudevachar <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Brocheva
Yevarura is a kriti in praise of Lord Rama. In this piece, the composer depicts
the emotions of a bhakta (devotee). The devotee asks his lord “brochevar
yevarura ninuvina raghuvara”, meaning “who will protect me other than you, my
lord Raghuvara?” This piece has depictions of some of the famous episodes from
Ramayana, in the form of Sancharis. The few episodes that will be depicted are
the Ahalya Moksham, Shabari and Sita Swayamvaram.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"> Ahalya Moksham</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;">: Ahalya was the
wife of the Sage Gautama Maharishi. In this episode, Indra seduces Ahalya in
Gautama’s absence. When Gautama returns, he finds them together and out of
rage, he curses both of them. Indra flees the scene, and Ahalya is turned to
stone by Gautama’s curse. Many lifetimes later, Rama incidentally finds Ahalya,
and blesses her. After receiving Rama’s blessing, she returns to her human
form. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"> Shabari</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;">: Shabari was an
old woman, and a huge devotee of Lord Rama. She was previously informed by Sage
Mathanga that one day, Lord Rama will come to her home, so she eagerly awaits
his arrival for many years. When Rama finally comes, she offers him handpicked
berries. However, she does not want Rama to eat sour berries, so she tries each
berry before offering it to him. Even though the berries were bitten by
Shabari, Rama still eats them, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">and
in doing so, he gives her salvation. Shabari’s long life ends in her happiest
moment after being blessed by Lord Rama<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"> Sita</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"> <b>Swayamvaram</b>: In this episode, King
Janaka, who is in possession of Lord Shiva’s massive bow, makes an announcement
that he will give his daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who is strong
enough to string the bow. Many kings come from all over the country to attempt
to string the bow, but none are able to even lift it off the ground. When Rama
comes forward, he pays his respects to the king and Shiva’s bow before
starting. He lifts it off the ground, and when he attempts to string it, the
bow breaks in half. King Janaka immediately gives his daughter’s hand in
marriage to Rama. </span><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Tillana<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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thalam <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer: Lalgudi G.
Jayaraman<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Tillana
is traditionally the last piece in the Margam and hence concludes the dance
repertoire for an Arangetram. This piece is usually fast paced with vibrant
short Nritha passages and has the lyrics dedicated to the Ishta Devatha, or the
preferred diety, of the composer. Tillana is the finale piece, with the intent
to conclude on an upbeat and energetic mood. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Mangalam<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Ragam:Sourastra Thalam:Adi Thalam <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Composer: St.
Thyagaraja <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">This
is the concluding piece where the dancer once again receives blessings from
Lord Nataraja, and offers her thanks to the guru, accompanying artists and the
audience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;">National Anthem</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"> : Sai Pinnamneni<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ENSEMBLE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Nattuvangam:
Smt.
Mangala Anand <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Vocal: Smt.
Arthi Kumar <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Mridangam:
<a href="http://www.dancecostumesandjewelry.com/arangetram/" target="_blank">Sri.G. Ganesan </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Flute: Sri.
C. K. Patanjali <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Violin:
Sri.
C. K. Vijayaraghavan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">TECHNICAL TEAM <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;">Photographer: Dr.
Kannan Natarajan </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">MC: Smt.
Aparna Satheesan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Videographer: Sri. Biju
Zacharia, Asianet TV, USA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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