It has been 25 years since Kala Pradarshini started its annual dedication to cherish the timeless classical compositions of Saint Tyagaraja. In this aradhana hosted by Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala, artistic director of Kala Pradarshini, 20 students presented Tyagaraja kritis through dance. Simple, straightforward choreography with brisk footwork and detailing of puja rituals was reproduced by the dancers. In the second segment of the aradhana, Parvathi’s disciples Gayatri, Vallabhi and Tejaswini presented ‘Srirama Srirama’ in Sahana. The spiritual stand of Tyagaraja was brought out in this solo abhinaya piece emotively sung by Nandini Anand.

Source: The Hindu February 11, 2021 13:58 UTC