Priyadarsini Govind‘Whither the hand goes, let the glance follow
Whither the glances lead, there should the mind follow
Whither the mind goes, there the mood follows
Whither the mood goes there is real sentiment born.’
-Abhinaya Darpana
Tall and lissome Chennai-based Priyadarsini Govind exemplifies the above lines perfectly. She has imbibed the best from both her gurus – Smt. Kalanidhi Narayana and Guru Swamimalai K. Rajaratnam. Her performances at various forums such as the Festival of India in Paris, Swarna Samaroh organized by the Sangeet Natak Academy, Khajuraho Dance Festival, among others have left people mesmerized.
A graduate in commerce, a diploma holder in Mass Communication, trained in Kalari Payattu – the martial art form of Kerala – and Nattuvangam from Kalakshetra, but Bharatnatyam has remained her first love.
Bharatnatyam
Have you ever seen Sadir Kacheri? (Sadir- dancer; Kacheri- audience)
How about Chinna Melam? (Small assembly). These are old names by which Bharatnatyam was known in earlier times. Bharatnatyam originated in the ambience of the temples of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This dance form is primarily devotional in nature and is meant as an offering to the Gods. It has melody, poem, rhythmic movements, drama and mime.
According to one belief, Bharatnatyam derives its name from the sage Bharata who compiled the ancient text Natya Shastra. Another view suggests that Bharatnatyam derives its name from three essential aspects of the art.
Bha- Bhava (expression)
Ra- Raga (musical mode or melody)
Ta- Taala (rhythm or time mass)
Acronym of the first syllables of bhava, raga, taala, gives Bharata.
Bharatnatyam is rooted in Hindu mythology and customs. It is based on Carnatic system of music and its taala. The instrument accompaniments are mridangam and jatrai (cymbals). Mridangam syllables (tat-dhita, taka-dhimi, naka-jhum etc) are recited or sung in accompaniment to the passage of dance. The first item of the Bharatnatyam performance is Alarippu (invocation or prayer to the Gods, to the Gurus and the audience).
Written By Ananta Gaur,
Have you ever seen Sadir Kacheri? (Sadir- dancer; Kacheri- audience)
How about Chinna Melam? (Small assembly). These are old names by which Bharatnatyam was known in earlier times. Bharatnatyam originated in the ambience of the temples of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This dance form is primarily devotional in nature and is meant as an offering to the Gods. It has melody, poem, rhythmic movements, drama and mime.
According to one belief, Bharatnatyam derives its name from the sage Bharata who compiled the ancient text Natya Shastra. Another view suggests that Bharatnatyam derives its name from three essential aspects of the art.
Bha- Bhava (expression)
Ra- Raga (musical mode or melody)
Ta- Taala (rhythm or time mass)
Acronym of the first syllables of bhava, raga, taala, gives Bharata.
Bharatnatyam is rooted in Hindu mythology and customs. It is based on Carnatic system of music and its taala. The instrument accompaniments are mridangam and jatrai (cymbals). Mridangam syllables (tat-dhita, taka-dhimi, naka-jhum etc) are recited or sung in accompaniment to the passage of dance. The first item of the Bharatnatyam performance is Alarippu (invocation or prayer to the Gods, to the Gurus and the audience).
Written By Ananta Gaur,
illustrated by Abhiram Awasthi, Jamia Millia Islamia
I'm really looking forward to the event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethe picture really speaks to me! i look forward to her performance..
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