Pushpanjali
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Jatiswaram
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Nagendra
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Padam
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Thillana
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Thodaya Mangalam
A prayer to the alimighty, seeking his blessings on this auspicious occasion.
Pushpanjali
Ragam: Vaasanthi, Talam: Adi
Composer: Madurai R. Muralidharan
The opening item in a Bharatha Natyam performance, this symbolic offering (anjali) of flowers (pushpa) is a gesture of respect, reverence, and gratitude to the divine space we dance on.
Jatheeswaram
Ragam: Ragamalika, Talam: Misra Chaapu
Tanjore Quartet
An expression of pure dance or nritta which weaves complex dance patterns or jathis with melodic notes or swaras. Intricate footwork and hand gestures exemplify grace and the joy of movement.
Shiva Panchakshara Sthothram
Ragam: Ragamaalika Thalam: Khanta Chaapu (5 beats)
Composer: Adi Shankara
Language: Sanskrit
The Shiva Panchakshara Sthothram is a supreme mantra paying homage to Lord Shiva, containing the 5 sacred syllables, Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya. These 5 syllables combined with the 5 elements of nature are beautifully strung together in a 5 beat cycle.
Panimathimukhi Baale
Ragam: Ahiri Thalam: Misra Chaapu
Composer: Swathi Thirunal
Language: Malayalam
“Oh friend, you who shine bright like the moon, look at my situation! My love (Lord Padmanabha) is being unkind to me. Cupid has shot me with his arrows, yet I’m unable to bare the pain of being in love. What must I do?”
Thumak Chalat Ramachandra
Ragam: Mishra Bilawal Thalam: Thisram (3 beats)
Composer: Tulsidas
Language – Hindi
Queen Kaushalya adoringly admires her child, Lord Rama, as he toddles and waddles, his anklets jingling with every step. He giggles, runs, stumbles, and falls. She showers him with love as his sweet words fill her heart with joy. “There is no one to compare you with, my child. You are the only one in my heart.”
Thillana
Ragam: Khamas Thalam: Adi
Composer: Lalgudi G. Jayaraman
Language: Tamil
This traditional final piece in the Bharata Natyam repertoire brings the performance to a crescendo. With fast paced footwork and intricate rhythmic sequences, the dancer expresses the joy of movement.
Mangalam
Raagam – Souraashtram Thaalam – Aadi
The dancer concludes the performance with namaskarams (salutations) to The Almighty, the guru (teacher), the musical ensemble, and finally, the rasikas (audience).