Malavika Sarukkai's latest work, Beeja-seed, marking the tenth anniversary of Kalavaahini Arts Trust, founded with its multi-dimensional vision of 'fostering excellence in classical dance as a critical heritage of India', is designed as a clarion call to humanity to wake up and guard their planet Earth - the only home man has. The presentation at Delhi's Kamani auditorium on September 10 evoked appreciation and criticism (from the dancer group in particular), in equal proportions.....
Termed as a 'mélange of Bharatanatyam, Contemporary dance, poetry, drama and humour, based on Lord Murugan and his two charming consorts, Devayani (Devanai) and Valli', Kalatra by Natya Ballet Centre staged at the Shri Ram Centre, Delhi, had the audience in giggles punctuated by peals of laughter....
The crowning event of the fortnight, judged by the most exacting standards of excellence, was Saparya by Dr. Sridhar Vasudevan, the most undervalued of artistes among classical dancers. Transcending mere entertainment, the performance Saparya as an offering on his birthday at the Stein auditorium, Delhi, was a weaving together of esoteric concepts in Hinduism prescribed in Shastra....
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