Composed by Lalgudi G. Jayaraman | Performed for Anusham Arts
This exquisite Lalgudi varnam in Raga Charukesi expresses the heartfelt yearning of the nayika for Krishna.
Is it just to pretend you do not know my heart?
Is all this acting, this drama rehearsed long ago?
O Lotus-eyed Lord, radiant like a precious gem,
Will you not ease my sorrows and heal my wounds, O Krishna?
Set to the rich composition Amba Kamakshi, this Swara Jathi celebrates the divine feminine in her form as Kamakshi—the benevolent and powerful goddess of Kanchipuram. Combining intricate rhythmic patterns with expressive storytelling, the piece blends nritta and abhinaya in a vibrant invocation of Shakti. Presented as part of the prestigious Margazhi Festival for Karthik Fine Arts, this performance pays homage to tradition while capturing the intimate devotion and artistry of Bharatanatyam.
Experience the grace and power of Bharatanatyam in a serene backyard setting. This informal yet heartfelt recital captures the essence of classical storytelling through rhythm, expression, and devotion—bringing tradition to life under the open sky.
This classical dance piece is a tribute to Devi, the divine feminine—Shakti—who embodies both creation and destruction, compassion and wrath. The choreography reveals her many facets, from the serene to the fierce, portraying the goddess not as an external force, but as the eternal dance of light and shadow within us all.