The Bhopalites would witness the life history of the sant, reformer and philosopher Tulsidas under a programme ‘Tulsi Jayanti Samaroh’. Organised by Nirala Srijan Peeth, Bhopal the programme will be held on August 13 and 14.
The two-day event would only focus on the life span of the great saint Tulsi Das. He is known to be the great Hindi poet, writer and composer. He has composed several works and he is best known as the author of the epic Ram charitra manas and he is also known as the composer of Hunuman Chalisa, a hymn dedicated to Hanuman.
To observe his great contribution in the society, Tulsi Parv would be held at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan. Under the two-day event, two ballet performances would be presented by the artists of Ardhiya Kala Samiti, Bhopal. The students are being trained by a noted ballet choreographer of the city Vaishali Gupta. Vaishali has produced many ballet productions with the youngsters as well as the children. While talking to The Pioneer, Vaishali said, “Ballet dance form is innovative and enjoyable. little things are explained through movements and expressions.”
Notably, a month long ballet workshop is being organized from the Month of July for the aspirants to learn the ballet form properly. At the ballet workshop the students are able to explore the exquisiteness of the dance form. Further they are also enjoying the mix of classical and semi-classical dance forms with the ballet. As many as 27 participants are learning ballet dance with the age group 15 to 30 years.
While explaining about the performances, Vaishali said, “We are preparing two productions for the Tulsi Utsav 2013 which is dedicated to Tulsidas. We have emphasized on folk, classical and creative style of dance, music and drama.” Two productions include ‘Ratnavali’ and ‘Nirala Ram Ke’ would be staged on the ocassion. The first production Ratnavali is about the wife of Tulsidas and this ballet production majorly focuses on her lifespan and her contribution in the society.
Vaishali further said, “No doubt, we have added some dialogues and conversation in between the ballet to make it more informative and innovative.” This is the ever first ballet production on Ratnavali, she added. ‘Ratnavali’ is written by Diwakar Verma. Next production, Nirala Ram Ke is a compilation of three poems ‘Tulsidas’, ‘Panchvati’ and ‘Ram Ki Shakti Puja’. This is complete pure ballet form. The message is conveyed through expressions and movements.