The Kuchipudi items performed for the ‘Ninad Concert Series” were as follows:
1.Gajavadana Beduve:-a prayer song set in Raag-Hamsadhwani ,Taal-Adi ,composed by Purandara Das, invoking the presence of lord Ganesha,the elephant faced god ,son of Goddess Parvathi.
2.Krishna Shabdam: Raag Mohana,Taal-Adi.In this piece the Vasakasajjika Nayika {Herione}tries to entice Lord Krishna by applying sandalwood paste,offering him the beetle leaf {paan} and putting garland of flowers around his neck.
3.The performance concluded with the ” tarangam” [marakatha mani maya chela] set in Raag- Arabi,Taal-Adi.Inthis piece the dances dances on the edges of the brass plate executing complicated rhythmic patterns.
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