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In the world of Apsaras

Performing Deva Madargal to the students of Diss School of Performing Arts based on Rambha, Maneka and Urvashi.

Performing Deva Madaragal based on Rambha, Maneka and Urvashi students of Diss School of Performing Arts. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangements

It makes for a lively watch when a Bharatnatyam performance is based on the celestial dancers – Rambha, Maneka and Urvashi, and when the cast of actors on stage come alive. Srikala Bharat and his Thejas School of Performing Arts presented Bharat Kalachar, a thematic group performance, with music by Rukmini Ramani, daughter of renowned musician Papanasam Shivan.

The introductory section depicted the god Madaragal petitioning Shiva for a new land. This set a powerful tone for the performance.

This production focuses on how Indra weaves his complex web of illusion in the lives of Rambha, Menaka and Urvashi. One day, a divine wind dislodges Rambha’s famous ornaments like Chandrakala and Tilakam, causing them to fall to earth and lose their brilliance. Distressed, Rambha seeks Indra’s protection. When he explains the reason for the accident, he apologizes.

The next section portrayed Vishwamitra’s penance, Menaka’s attraction and his love with precise, emotional movements. The artists captured the sage’s repentance and sacrifice with striking expressions and fluid transitions.

Srikala Bharat played the role of Iravatham in his thematic production 'Dev Madaragal'.

Srikala Bharat played the role of Iravatham in his thematic production ‘Dev Madaragal’. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangements

In the final episode, Urvashi is abducted by the demon Keshin while returning to heaven. Hearing the cries of the Apsaras, King Pururava saves her. Their love-filled first meeting was portrayed well, while her separation and reunion with her son Ayush was shot with poignancy.

Srikala played the role of Iravadham (Indra’s elephant) and appeared before the beginning of each segment. The production concluded with a group dance.

Rambha, Maneka and Urvashi’s costumes were in vibrant shades of purple and pink. The elaborate eye makeup and well-defined eyebrows added depth to her expressions.

Other dancers in the group wore colorful costumes, adding to the overall visual appeal.

The orchestra of the evening included Padma Raghavan and Kathan on Nattuvangam, Preethi Sethuraman on vocals, Sri Ganesh Ramamurthy on Mridayangam, KR Venkata Subramanian on rhythm pad and N on violin. Sigmani was featured. The casts for Rambha, Maneka and Urvashi were created by L. It was handled by Narendra Kumar.

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