The Bhopalites experinced a delightful evening adorned with splendid Oddisi dance performance at Shaheed Bhavan here on Friday.
Marking the concluding day of a three -day dance festival, the famous duo M Shaji and Kalamandalam Kavitha Shaji gave a splendid performance at Shaheed Bhavan auditorium.
On Friday, the event based on Indian classical dances Dharohar 2018 concluded with a lot of fervour. It was organized by Kirti Ballet and Performing Arts, Bhopal. On the last day the artists of Kalamandalam and the famous duo M Shaji and Kalamandalam Kavitha Shaji performed for the Bhopalites.
To begin with the series of performances, they began with a invocatory dance piece ‘Shivam Dhimahi’. The dance piece was presented in the praise of lord Shiva. Performing the Oddisi dance form, the artists then gave a spontaneous performance of Janasammohini Pallavi. It is a pure dance of lyrical beauty that places equal emphasis on melody and rhythm.
Then the dancers took the hearts away withg presenting the ballet Jatayu Moksha. One of the episodes of Ramayana, Jatayu Moksha was beautifully performed on stage keeping the intensity of the story intact.
Then the series of performances was wrapped up by a brilliant performance ‘Hari Sarmane Mado’ which was presented in the praise of lord Vishnu. Originally composed by Purandara Dasa, it is populary based on the devarnama.
The perfect coordination, the fast synchronization of footwork with fast music was of the artists were applaudable. The artists gave mesmerising performance which let audience glued to their seats.
Notably, the entire event was a blend of extravagant and colourful cultural performances. The dancers presented the three most beautiful and captivating Indian classical dance forms Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Oddisi.