Vibrant journey of rasa and bhava

Parishvanga Pattabhishekam being performed by students of Anita Guha at Bharatiya vidya bhavan, Mylapore. Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam   | Photo Credit: B_JOTHI RAMALINBGAM

Anita Guha’s crisp and impressive choreography made ‘Parishvanga Pattabhishekam’ a delight to watch.

Kishkinda Kandam and Sundara Kandam were jointly presented as ‘Parishvanga Pattabhishekam’ at this sabha on December 11. The two-hour dance recital was an exceedingly structured combination of dramatics and Margam (narratives). All the dancers (32) exhibiting all aspects of abhinaya — aangikam vaachikam, saaththvikam and aahaaryam — turned each scene vibrant.

The opening showed both Rama and Sugreeva in the same mood — grieving the separation of their wives. Rama sees his consort in everything around him – animals, insects, plants and even the river.

Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/vibrant-journey-of-rasa-and-bhava/article2717850.ece