Rajeswari
Sainath, noted Bharatanatyam exponent, performed
at the Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 76th
birthday celebrations being organised at Satya Sai
Seva Sangham, Shivam on November 19. The Varnam in
Kamas composed by Madurai Sethuraman showcased
Rajeswari’s effortless command on Nritta, Nrithya
and Abhinaya. This was followed by a Baba bhajan
performed by her students. Swathi Tirunal’s
Shankara Srigiri in ragam Hansanandi had Rajeswari
depicting Shiva in various postures. The graceful
illustration of Karanams brought out Rajeswari’s
grasp of Angikabahinayam. The highlight of the
evening was Jagadodharaka in Kapi, a Purandhara
dasa kirthana in which Rajeswari portrayed Yashoda
along with four-year-old Ashmita. A crisp thillana,
a Madurai Krishnan’s composition in Valachi, Misra
Chapu talam ended the delightful performance.
Ranjani, Smitha, Vaishnavi, Shilpa, Varsha and
Shreya, students of Sruthi Laya Natarajalaya,
Rajeswari’s dance institute accompanied her.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001 09:39:29 PM ]