Kulukakka Nadavaro Ragam: Atana Talam : Adi In this piece the poet Annamacharya visualizes Godess Alarmelu Manga Yuva Bharati being carried on a Palanquine to her lord. He requests the Palanquine presents bearers to walk gently and not hasten as the flowers adorning her hair wither away. He says the sandal wood paste on her body is melting away as she is sweating profusely unable to withstand the tedious Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam Recitals journey. by Nisha Balaraman, Ranjani Murthy, Hari Eranki Simhanandini And Ragam : Ragamalika Talam : Talamalika Uma Murali Krishna This is an ancient number which is about 500 years old. It is even ______performed today in remote villages of Andhrapradesh, India in front of October 2, 2010 the sacrificial place in temples. It begins with the Mantra Sthavam in Mission City Center For Performing Arts, Santa Clara, CA praise of Gayathri Devi which is followed by the Talasthavam where the name of the different Talams are mentioned and there is a Program Ragasthavam where the names of different Ragams are described. The

grand finale is the drawing of the Simha Peetam by the dancer with her Pushpanjali and Ananda Nartana Ganapati by NIsha feet. Ragam: Nattai Talam: Adi

Pushpanjali is an offering of flowers. The dancer seeks the blessings of Aritist Resumes can be found at the Gods, her Guru and the audience. This is followed by Ananda www.yuvabharati.org Nartana Ganapati, a composition of Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyer. The beautiful dance of the elephant headed god, Ganesha, is described

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This item praises the magnificent, powerful, aesthetic dance of Lord Video archives of Yuva Bharati Concerts at Nataraja, the Lord of Dance. This item has been choreographed by Dr.

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In this song the devotee requests Lord Rama to show kindness towards Composer: Narayana Theertha him. It’s a song which reminds us that the only path to salvation lies in This item in praise of Lord Krishna shows various episodes portraying complete surrender of one's self to the lotus feet of Lord Rama. him as the naughty little boy who loved playing mischievous pranks; he is the majestic Lord, who lifts the Govardhana mountain and the Devi Padam by Ranjani merciful one who protects all of his devotees. This item is Ragam: Shubha Pantuvarali Talam: Adi choreographed by Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. Composer: Kuvempu (Famous poet of Karnataka) This dance in praise of Durga Devi or Kali, depicts the Roudra Tandavam Bho Shambho by Hari of Shakthi while engaged in a battle with Mahishasura. This item is Ragam:Revathi Talam:Adi choreographed by Smt. Bhavani Murthy and Ranjani Murthy. Composer: Swami Dayananda Saraswati This song describes Lord Shiva as the one who bears Ganga on his head, Dasavatara Shabdam by Hari as a Yogi, as the eternal Linga and as the supreme consciousness in this Ragam:Ragamalika Talam: Misra Chapu universe. This song describes all the ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu which he had taken in various eras to abolish evil and establish good in this world. Tillana by Nisha Bhavayami by Nisha Ragam: Hindolam Talam: Adi Ragam: Ragamalika Talam: Rupakam Composer: Dhandayudhapani Pillai Composer: Swathi Thirunaal This is a fast paced item and is choreographed with intricate The entire Ramayana is described in this beautiful item. Starting with combinations of Adavus and sculpturesque poses. the birth of Rama, his wedding to Sita, his exile to the forest, the meeting of Hanuman and Sugreev, the crossing of the ocean to Lanka ~ Intermission ~ and the final killing of the demon Ravana is shown here.

Alokaye by Hari Performance by Uma Murali Krishna Ragam:Bhageswari Talam: Tisra Chapu Composer: Narayana Theertha Saraswathi Sthuthi This song describes Baby Krishna's ornaments such as his tinkling Ragam: Valachi and Arabhi Talam: Rupakam anklets, his golden bracelet, his nose ring and his pendant. The song also Composer: Dikshitar describes his pranks with the Gopikas and his role as a cow herder. Saraswathi is the Goddess of learning. She is the source of Gnana and intellect. She removes ignorance and bestows knowledge. She is the Vaishnava Janato by Nisha embodiment of fine arts. She is Sith roopini. The one worshiped by the Composer: Narsi Mehta sages and Gods. Nisha pays homage to The Mahatma, the father of India by dancing his favorite Bhajan in Gujarathi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi. The Kalinga Narthanam song says that an ideal Vaishnava or a human being is one who is Ragam: Nattai Talam Adi tolerant, truthful, compassionate and helpful, and as the one who does Composer : Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyer not have greed, conceit and lust. This item portrays Krishna's dance on the evil serpent Kalinga. It depicts the serpent’s arrogance and Krishna's bravery. Govardhana Giri Dhara Tarangam Ragam: Ragamalika Talam: Adi