A set of two VCDs of dance dramas based on devotional music from
the medieval Bhakti Age:
Naukacharitam (Available on DVD & VCD)
This is the most popular of Thyagaraja’s operas as the story is of captivating interest. The Naukacharitam is a creation of the composer’s own imagination. The opera is full of delightful music and beautiful poetry. Krishna has been depicted as a boy of about seven years of age. In Naukacharitam Tyagaraja displays considerable poetic gifts which include mastery over Telugu idiom and the grandeur of his poetic conception. The esoteric significance of the story lies in the unqualified surrender or abandon of the devotee to the lord in his hour of trial. This is based on Bharatanatyam style.
Choreographed by Rhadha
Introduced by: S.Sowrnya
Turn Chandan Hum Pani AvaiIable on VCD&A(D
Born in the village of Mandur near Varanasi, Ravidas imbibed the spirit of devotion to God from his parents as well as the holy precincts of Varanasi. The subtle influences he absorbed in this atmosphere constituted his education. When he was 18 he became devoted to Lord Rama. Initially, Ravidas could not keep his attention on his profession of shoemaking. Whatever he earned he would spend in the service of ascetics and those whose life was consecrated to God.
For Ravidas, one’s work is the path to God realisation. Honest work is my religion. It will always enable me to cross the ocean of the world - he sings. Some events from his life has been choreographed as a dance theatre presentation. This is based on Kathak style
Choreographed by Ravi lain
introduced by: Dr. Baldev Vanshi