Saturday 17 October 2020

Navadurga and Colors of Navaratri

 Sharad Navaratri or Maha Navaratri is commonly celebrated during the Indian month of Ashvina that commences from the first day of the lunar fortnight. As per the English calendar, it usually falls in the months of September and October. The festival is celebrated for nine nights (this year from Oct 17-25) and devotees pray, take part in the Dandiya Raas and Garba and offer prasad to please Goddess Durga.


According to some Hindu texts such as the Shakta and Vaishnava Puranas, Navaratri theoretically falls twice or four times a year. Of these, the Sharad Navaratri near autumn equinox (September-October) is the most celebrated and the Vasanta Navaratri near spring equinox (March-April) is the next most significant to the culture of the Indian subcontinent. In all cases, Navaratri falls in the bright half of the Hindu luni-solar months. The celebrations vary by region, depending on the creativity and preferences.

Bangalore based dancer Sathyanarayana Raju displays his creativity for NAVADURGA, his take on the NINE COLOURS OF NAVARATRI with jewellery by Asha Nandkumar and makeup by Shekar Rajendran.

17 comments:

  1. Navadurga is so beautifully depicted.
    Costume and make up are apt and you look resplendent Sathya. Happy Navaratri.

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  2. Awesome pictures. Unable to get my eyes off from the beautifully captured marvellous expressions. My festival is enhanced by this enchanted photos. Happy Navratri!

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  3. Vibrant and amazing. The attire of each devi with the colour theme is overwhelming. Sir you are mesmerizing. The true spirit of Navaratri is on.

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  4. Dearest Sathyanarayana Raju garu, you have depicted Navadurga so well, I am awww stuck by your creativity and not missing the minute nuances,you potrayed it so well. God bless you!!!

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  5. Splendid sir! Every photo is full of life!

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  6. Wow! Amazing colors and beautiful poses. Such a creative and unique way to depict Devi! Simply striking!

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  7. Wow sathya👌unique concept,so divine,loved each and every picture..amazing photography by vathsa..beautiful costumes,colours,back ground..everything is perfect..Happy Navarthri..

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  8. So Graceful to see you in all nine forms and colors of godess Durga. May all her blessings shower upon you. Moreover, it's highly appreciated, that the knowledge is shared and you took time and energy to convey the knowledge. May God bless you Satya . Love.

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  9. A strong interpretation of navadurgas .. choosing the right colour / bhangimas and maquillage.. if not you, who else. Great work anna.

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  10. Amazing Navadurgas. Each interpretation is divine!

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  11. Gorgeous pics Satya Sir. So aesthetic and creative. It's so nice to see devi being depicted by male dancer. Brilliant photography and make up.

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  12. Aesthetic, intense, evocative, beautiful that is Sathya Sir. Thanks for bringing the Navadurgas into our minds with these striking poses and expressions. The royal colours and attire add to the festive flavour.

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  13. Excellent creative work, makeup costume everything so amusing. Hearty congratulations

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  14. Nava Durga in her multicoloured splendor! Depicted so majestically yet with pleasing aesthetics by Sathya! That's no surprise! Again a festival demonstrating the unity of India in all its diversity. Is not each festival a telling symbol of synthesis and integration?

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  15. Namaskaram sir... Wonderful visualisation of navadurga. I had witnessed your performance at madras music academy, such a divine recital.
    Pranams

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  16. Namaskaram Sathyanarayana Raju Sir

    You are an epitome of creativity. These photographs are full of life. I have been a great fan of your dance and witnessed your exquisite performances in Music Academy, Narada Gana Sabha. But these pictures speak a thousand words. Even in the stills, the power of the Devi is seen so beautifully. Depicting the female God with so much grace can only be possible by a dedicated artist and you are an artist par excellence. My pranams to you Sir.
    Capturing the artist from the right direction at the right spot is only possible by the experienced lens as of Sri Srivatsa Shandilya sir. Kudos to your photography sir!! The unique jewellery collections of Smt Asha and wonderful makeup by Sri Shekar have taken the captures to the next level. Congratulations to the whole team. Thank you Narthaki for posting this unique article during Navaratri and giving a feast to us!!

    -Asha

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  17. There is a divine grace of Devi in these photographs, and the one person who can do absolute justice to such a concept is Guru Sathyanarayana Raju Sir! Such wonderful makeup by Shekar Rajendran Sir and stunning photography by Srivatsa Shandilya Sir! Thank you Narthaki for doing this initiative.

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