Under Uttaradhikar series of Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum, a classical music sitar recital and Mohiniattam dance were presented. The event was held here on Sunday.
At the beginning of the programme, Anupama Bhagwat presented a sitar in teen taal. After this, she presented Raga Rageshri in Alaap Jhor Jhala. Anupama Bhagwat, with her fellow artists, performed Raga Jog in Jhap Taal. The artists impressed the audience with her accompaniment.
In this presentation, along with Anupama Bhagwat, Ramendra Singh Solanki was on the tabla, Malvika Chupada and Brijesh Madhav were on Sitar.
After sitar recital, Shamal Kadve started the dance of Mohiniattam with her fellow artists and presented a dance on 'Cholakattu' in Raga Malika.
This presentation was about Ganesh Stuti. Along with this, the forms of Ganesh were presented.
After Cholakattu, the artists presented Shiv Stuti in Raga Malika.
The artists presented different forms of Lord Shiva in their dance skills. In this presentation Lord Shiva was considered as the symbol of the universe.
After Shiva Stuti, the performers presented an attractive presentation on 'Ashtalakshmi' in Raga Anand Makhi.
Ashtalakshmi means the eight forms of Lakshmi, that is, goodwill, power, innocence, peace, revolution, mother Lakshmi and compassion.
Goddess Lakshmi is anointed by two gauges and she is sitting on the lotus seat. Shamal Kadve performed the dance on 'Shyam Mohan in the Raga Yamuna Kalyani Mishra Chhap Tal in the end of the presentation with her fellow artists. This is a classical and artistic Hindustani hymn, which reflects the love of Radha-Krishna. It is also a symbol of longing for the human soul. The audience was mesmerized with the two performances.