Under the Uttaradhikar series flute recital and Bharatnatyam dance were performed at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum. The artists performed on Sunday leaving the audience mesmerised.
The programme started with the performance by Sundarlal Karele along with his son and disciple Shrotik Karele. They both presented jugalbandi in flute recital. They started off with 'Raga Yaman' jod jhala. Then they presented Bada Khayal in Roopak Taal and Chhota Khayal in Teen Taal.
After this, 'Raga Hanshvani' presented flute recital in a chhota khayal in teen taal. After this, in Deep Chandi Taal and Kahrwaha Taal they presented 'Thumri' and left the audience enthralled. Sunderlal Karele wrapped up his presentation with Dadara Taal and Kaharwa Taal. During the presentation, Ashish Upadhyay accompanied them on tabla.
After the flute recital, Gauripriya Somnath started the Bharatnatyam dance with her fellow artists. She began with 'Ganesh Pancharatna' in Raga Malika Taal. It was the composition of Adi Guru Shankaracharya in which the forms of Lord Ganesha with dancing skills is worshiped.
After Ganesh Pancharatna, apoetic dance 'Raga Bipash' was performed. In this presentation, Shiva's marriage was portrayed and the beauty of Lord Shiva was showcased. After this, the dance presentation 'Ashtpadi', in which the artistes portrayed the beauty of Lord Krishna, was brilliantly performed. Gauripriya Somnath presented the enthralling presentation of Bharatnatyam on Devi Stuti. In this presentation, the power of goddess was staged. Shakti (Goddess) is the mythical god of God, who is considered to be the architect of the universe.