Aradhana by Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali
Mela Prapti Nattai Anga Thanjavur Quartet A peppy flourish played on the mridangam as a prelude to a Bharata Natyam recital revived by Dr. Bali Kaana Aavalaanane Swarajathi Kambhodi Rupakam Thanjavur Quartet Swarajathi is a Srungaraoozing central piece that lays equal emphasis on nritta (pure dance) and abhinaya the expressional content. Here the lovelorn Nayika (heroine) pines for Peruvudayan or Brihadeeswara, the God of Thanjavur. Srungara Lahari Keertanam Nilambari Adi Mysore Lingaraja Urs A devotional song that extols Goddess Devi, the embodiment of Srungara Slokam Ragamaligai The finale that invokes the blessings of Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai on the performer, audience and the whole world. Tillana Dhanasri Adi Swati Tirunal A component of pure dance with complex rhythmic syllables interwoven with verses that describe the dance of Krishna and the maidens.
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