The Virasat series of SPIC MACAY hosted a beautiful Bharatnatyam performance by Swati Daithankar here on Thursday at Radha Krishna Auditorium, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT).
Following the Indian tradition the program commenced with the enlightenment of lamp by Swati Daithankar and special guests of night Tripta Thakur and Kundra Mahulkar accompanied with the recital of Saraswati Vandna.
Swati Daithankar is among renowned Bharatnatyam dancers. She is a double graduate from University of Mumbai in Bharatnatyam and English literature. She has won many prestigious awards namely Shri Nageshwar Rao and Nritya Alankar award.
Swati first addressed the audience and expressed her gratitude towards Indian art and SPIC MACAY. She also talked to the audience about the myths about Bharatnatyam as shown in reality shows and informed them that Bharatnatyam is a temple dance and that place becomes sacred where it is performed.
She began her splendid performance with Ganesha Vandana and then moved on to give a fabulous performance of Shrimad Adishankaracharya ji’s Ardhnaareeshwar Strot. After that she enacted different Ras and performed Varnam with Krishna as Nayak and Gopis as Nayikas. She wrapped up the event by performing Sant Meerabai’s Bhajan adding spiritual zest in the function.
The pure Bharatnatyam was performed by her on stage giving the students a blur idea about the rich culture and tradition of the country. The speedy footwork, and rhythmical presentation made the audience watch her performance with rapt attention.
Following the performances the artist was honored with mementoes by the special guests. This soulful performance kept the audience mesmerized through the whole evening and it was a wonderful experience for everyone of present there.