Anantara’, an institution based in Dubai committed to promote Indian classical dance, enthralled the audience at the Rabindra Mandap here with their serene and scintillating dance recital in Kuchipudi and Bharat Natyam.
‘Prakruti Dwani’, a dance manifesting rhythmic and sonic gesture emanating from ‘nature’, started with ‘Puspanjali’ or floral offerings to the lord which was based on Raag Ananda-Bhairabi and Tal-Mishrachapum. It was followed by Natesha, a hymn dedicated to lord Nataraj.
Renowned Kuchipudi exponent and director of Anantara, Vimmi B Eswar presented “Javali”, a typical item in Kuchipudi’ , which has a style enumerating “Abhiman” in love to the appreciation of one and all. Astapadhi, from the text of Geeta Vovinda of the 12th century poet Jay Yadev was enacted by the students of Anantara followed by a grand Kuchipudhi ballet, ‘Saptha Matrika’ in dedication to mother Goddess. The programme was inaugurated by Culture Secretary Dr Manoranjan Panigrahi. Eminent Odishi Guru Ratikanta Mohapatra and OSNA secretary Pradeep Mishra were present. Dr Mrutyunjaya Rath compeered the programme. Anantara founder Bagavad Eeswar offered vote of thanks.