Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Article - Unsung characters for adaptation in dance (Part 3) - Dr. Padmaja Suresh

CHARACTERS FROM THE NARAYANEEYAM OF NARAYANA BHATTATIRIPAD

Kubja was a maidservant in Kamsa's palace, responsible for procuring sandalwood paste and fragrant oils for Kamsa. She was a hunchback, sometimes referred to as 'Trivakra' (crooked at three spots). Krishna, captivated by her devotion, accepted her offering, straightened her back and made her of a perfect form. This narrative can be well dramatized and suitably brought to choreography.

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  1. Anonymous1 August 2025 at 09:35

    Appreciate Dr. Padmaja Suresh for bringing new characters for sanchaari delineations in Naatyam. In my Malayalam lyrics Nrityopaharam (in place of a Padavarnam in Raagam Mohanam) I have incorporated characters like Kubja, Kuvalayapeedam elephant, Poonthanam Namboodiri, etc. This repertoire seems to be popular among the youth festival participants. Naatyaachaarya V.P.Dhananjayan

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