Bharatanatyam Varnam O Enn Daivamme by Revanta Sarabhai (excerpt)( Pandanallur Style)

The Varnam is the centre piece of the Bharatanatyam repertoire, showcasing both the versatility and the maturity depth of a dancer. It combines nritta, the pure dance aspect of the style with intricate rhythmic patterns, bhava, the interpretative or emotive aspect and complex musical patterns. The Varnam is always the dancer s plea to a deity, full of love and longing and a quest to be one with the Supreme. This Varnam is that of the 21st century devotee, a young man torn by varied distractions and direct br, br,