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Añjasa by Apsaras Dance Company:
The segment on Mahadevi Temple Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.
Añjasa means “the path” in Pali, the classical language of Buddhism. In this dance production, the audience will experience the wonders of Buddhist monuments across Asia - LUMBINI (Nepal)
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This is the sacred place where Prince Siddhartha Gautama born and his energy still pervades here at the main temple of the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal. The holy site is a place of a sacred garden and a sacred pool, a place of tree shrines, the earliest Buddhist tree shrine in the world. The dance choreography illustrated these natural elements and also enacted the birth of the baby prince born here beneath the scared Sal tree, while his queen mother supported herself with a branch, and, it is said, a miracle unfolded. With each step he took, they say, a lotus flower bloomed. And a mother’s dream of a blessing to come, of a Divine birth, came true.
Concept, Music and Artistic Direction:
Aravinth அரவிந்த் Kumarasamy குமாரசாமி
Choreography and Costume Design:
Mohanapriyan Thavarajah
Performed by Apsaras Dance Company dancers
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Akhilandeshvari
Rithvik Raja (Vocals) and Rajeev Mukundan (Violin)
A mesmerising composition in Raga Dvijavanti, performed as a duet between the voice and the violin. Rithvik Raja sings this lilting melody with his long-time collaborator and friend, Rajeev Mukundan.
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Javali : Bharatanatyam dance performed by Seema Hari Kumar, Sreedevy Sivarajasingam & Meera Balasubramanian, composition of Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar, Choreographed by Smt Bragha Bessell
A more contemporary addition to the Bharathanatyam repertoire describing worldly relationships with shades of the shringara rasa. Sarasamuladedenduku - In this piece, the nayika, a sveeya nayika gets dressed to go out with her husband. They flirt generously in her dressing room. But the moment they step out onto the streets, she resists his amorous advances.
Now is not the time to get intimate, swamy. We are out in the open, where even a speck of dust is visible in this bright moonlit night. What would people say? Let our love play be within the confines of our abode.
Filmed for Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC) Showcase performances presented by Apsaras Dance Company in collaboration with Esplanade - Theaters on Bay and IndianRaga Singapore.
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Sharing an exclusive music video "EVARURA NINU VINA" by Kalaimamani Embar S Kannan, celebrating this auspicious day today.
A Soulful Krithi in Raag Mohanam where Sri Tyagaraja pleads with Lord Rama to have compassion on him.
Ragam : Mohanam
Talam : Misra Chappu
Krithi rendered by Kalaimamani Embar S Kannan and his Disciples Dr. Rangappriya Sankaranarayanan and Aiswarya Vaikunth featuring Hand made Ramar Pattabishekam Idols by Vedavalli Sankaranarayanan.
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Kalinga Narthanam
by Apoorva Jayaraman and Shweta Prachande exclusively for www.avai.video
Sharing the trailer video.
Eastern philosophy considers the ego, or ahamkara, as the worst of vices. Indian lore abounds withstories of the subjugation of ego in man, many of which are re-told time and again, in the voices of various poets, through the affable persona of Krishna. Kalinga Nartanam is a presentation of the famous episode of Krishna as a little boy fighting the giant serpent Kalinga, through the immortal composition of Oothukadu Venkata Kavi, as an iconic metaphor for victory over the ago. Veiled by ego, the serpent Kalinga wreaks havoc by the banks of the river Yamuna. He poisons the waters of the river. The cattle and villagers are tormented by his presence. Young Krishna promptly jumps into
the river, engages in a dual with the fierce Kalinga, only to subdue him, going on to merrily dance on his many heads.
This scene has been visualised in dance by Priyadarsini Govind, through the words and music of Oothukadu Venkata Kavi, as a duet presentation, danced by Apoorva Jayaraman and Shweta Prachande. Filmed at AVAI at Apsaras Arts, lighting design by Vidhya Venkat,
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"Thaye Tripura Sundari" by Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi exclusively on www.avai.video
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Lalgudi siblings, the torch bearers of the Lalgudi bani, are well known for their emotive approach to compositions, simulating the human voice with their fine bowing and intricate fingering. Here they render a popular Tamil composition ‘Thaye Tripura Sundari’ by Periyasaami Thooran, in Suddha Saveri raga, set to Kandachapu tala (five beat rhythmic cycle), and finish it with a crisp chittaswaram exhibiting their mastery. Accompanying them are senior percussionists, legendary Trichy Sankaran on the Mridangam and K.V. Gopalakrishnan on the Kanjira.
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Sharing the dance video trailer of "Ardhanareeswarar Ashtakam"
Performed by Ashmita Jayaprakash, Aarthi Krishnan & Kshirja Govind
Choreographed by Smt Rama Vaidhyanathan
Set in Ragam Megh and Thalam Adi
Filmed for IPAC - Indian Performing Arts Convention showcase performances presented by Apsaras Dance Company in collaboration with Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and @IndianRaga Singapore.
The synthesis of Goddess Parvathy and Lord Shiva, symbolising two completely different energies in one single entity is the Ardhanareshwarar. Her fragrance comes from the champa flowers she adorns, His comes from the fragrant camphor. The vermillion on Her forehead meets the ash on His forehead.
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Bharatanatyam performance of a DEVARNAMA by Ashmitha Jayaprakash.
In this composition, a Gopi complains to another about little Krishna’s antics, saying, “Is he a small child? He slips away every time I try to catch him. He is always troubling me and embarrassing me in different ways. He asks me to share with him the secret of childbirth. Once, he blocked my way and asked me to embrace him; another time, he asked me for butter while I was churning the curd and, upon refusal, troubled me and misbehaved both times. He even came to my house stealthily and hugged me while I was asleep. I assumed it was my husband, and he embarrassed me the next morning, saying I need not worry as he is Purandara Vitthala!” Performed by Ashmitha for Darshana - Intimate Dance series presented by Apsaras Dance Company.
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A special featured TV program on MediaCorp, Singapore on the launch of www.avai.video and the publication of the book AHAM.
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Main Hari - Meera Bhajan by Sikkil. C. Gurucharan
A lilting Bhajan in Yamuna Kalyani written by Meera, this version appeared in the 1947 hit movie “Meera”. Bharat Ratna MS Subbalakshmi sang and acted in this song.
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Sharing the trailer of the lecture demonstration "Reimagining the Solo Performance" by Malavika Sarukkai.
Legendary dancer - choreographer Malavika Sarukki shares her life's journey in re-imagining the solo margam bharatanatyam repertoire. This lecture was presented at IPAC - Indian Performing Arts Convention.
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Maha Shivarathri exclusive music video.
Shivastuti Dhrupad performance by Vanraj Shastri & Balraj Shastri.
'Shivastuti Dhrupad’ in Raag Yaman (Chautala) is written and composed by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran.
The text of the dhrupad invokes Shiva as ‘Yogishwara’, the Lord of Yoga, who is accessible to those who have transcended raga and dwesha. The dhrupad also includes a shabdam- that invokes the five faces, the five divine acts of Shiva, the personification of Shiva as ‘Ashtamurti’, and the Absolute Guru of the Sanakadi munis, Patanjali, Vyagrapada, Shivayogi, and Tirumular.
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We celebrate International Women's Day 2024 by sharing a lecture on Devadasi heritage by dancer, author, and scholar Lakshmi Vishvanathan based on her book 'Women of Pride', presented at the Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC) in 2020. Sharing the trailer of this lecture.
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Maha Shivarathri 2024 Exclusive Dance Video
As we count down to the annual Maha Shivarathri celebration, we are pleased to share the trailer of the performance of "Thevaram" by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah.
This performance is based on a medley of 3 thevaram hymns on lord Shiva, of the three Saivite saints - Sambandar, Navukarasar, and Sundarar. Music has been composed by Dr Rajkumar Bharathi.
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Sharing the trailer of the Bharatanatyam dance video "Natyanjalai" by Periyachi Roshni.
Nrittanjali, as its title suggests, is a pure nritta piece set to swara patterns. Performed by Roshini for Dharashana - Intimate dance series as a piece to celebrate the joy of dance.
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Sharing the trailer of "In Sync" put together by Singapore's young composer-musician Niranjan Pandian, available to watch and enjoy on www.avai.video
Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity with "In Sync." Drawing inspiration from the enchanting Raga Bageshree, this composition showcases the dynamic fusion of cultures through Brahmastra's multi-ethnic wing. The result is a contemporary masterpiece that breathes new life into the classical roots.
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Sharing the trailer of the Mohiniattam performance of "Vinnavinchavaleneeku" by Methil Devika available to watch on www.avai.video
Vinnavinchavaleneeku is a mesmerizing composition by Annamacharya, beautifully set to music in the Ragam Maandu by Sathiraju Venumadhav. This enchanting piece was filmed as part of the Tamrapatra series hosted by Natyarambha, and heartfelt thanks to Ananda Shankar Jayant and Anupama Kylash for bringing this exquisite song to light.
In this lyrical masterpiece, Alamelumanga implores her husband Lord Srinivasa not to constantly dwell on her faults when he visits her at night. She artfully expresses that if she were to mirror his word and action entirely, it would be like adding sugar to jaggery, overwhelming in sweetness, losing the balance and charm. She compares her occasional admonishments to a pinch of salt, enhancing the overall flavor like in a dish made of jaggery. She poetically depicts their intertwined relationship as that of lotuses and lilies, acknowledging that excessive closeness can lead to the fragility of the blossoms. She even playfully asks whether he would mind her leaving marks on his soft body in moments of intense intimacy. She likens their bond to diamonds and pearls suggesting that diamonds appear more striking and beautiful when they are paired with pearls in jewelry. And she is that pearl that helps his devotees realise his magnificence. She addes that he came down from Vaikuntha to own her. He gives her that kind of privilege. Then why must he find faults?
Choreography- Dr. Methil Devika
Vocals- Meera Rammohan
Mridangam/ Maddalam- Vaippin Satheesh
Edakka- Sajith Pappan
Veena- Baiju Rajeeth
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Sharing the trailer of the Bharatanatyam performance Tandavesha by Anjana Anand available to watch exclusively on www.avai.video
Tandavesha speaks of the origin of the percussion syllables: Ta-Dhi-Thom-Num.
The Balarama Bharatham describes these syllables as originating from the bell of the Lord Shiva’s anklet which flew into the sky amidst his frenzied tandava.
Fearing that the Earth would be unable to bear the force of the bell as it landed, the compassionate Lord took the weight upon his head, shoulders, thigh and finally let it fall gently onto Mother Earth, thus creating the 4 rhythmic syllables.
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Sharing the trailer of "Parvati Ninnu" by Rithvik Raja & Mylai Karthikeyan. This unique performance is exclusively available on Avai.video. Please visit www.avai.video to watch the full video and to sign up for your FREE membership.
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Today we share the trailer of the first episode of a brand new series of the dance production - "Sannidhanam - Episode 01 - Chaturasra Pada" by RAMA VAIDYANATHAN, available exclusively on Avai.video.
Chaturasra Pada – The quadrangle of precision
Temple architecture reveres and acknowledges the four cardinal directions, and it is these that help create the axis of the temple and the alignment of the perfect square. Originating from the structure of the Vedic fire alter, the square is considered divine for its perfection in symmetry. The concentric squares of a temple begin from the large outward space that houses the deity’s procession, to the inner courtyard that has the sopper mast, and finally the sanctum sanctorum the quadrangle space that is a manifestation of the macro cosmic.
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