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Come…..come and protect me Oh Muruga……..
Bharatanatyam recital that recreates in graceful movement, this beseeching call to Lord Muruga by Papanasam Sivan in his composition ‘Kaa Vaa Vaa’ in Varali ragam set to Adi talam. Performed here to the IndianRaga production of this haunting melodious prayer, the recital depicts two girls who dress up, adorn their hair with flowers and await the arrival of Lord Muruga. Following the lyrics of the song, they describe Muruga who has six faces, is seated on a peacock, holds a spear and protects his devotees. Through elegant Nritta, intertwined with Bhakti, they depict the preparation of the temple for his arrival as, together, they light lamps, offer puja, and decorate the sculptures with flower garlands. They address Muruga, “‘O handsome one, wielder of the mighty spear, who resides on the hill of Pazhani, please come to protect me’ …. And he finally appears.
This traditional, devotional Bharatanatyam piece has been choreographed and performed by Sophia Salingaros and Isha Parupudi.
The artists can be reached at
Sophia Salingaros
Instagram: / sophiasalingaros
Facebook: / sophiasalingarosdancer
Isha Parupudi
Instagram: / isha_parupudi
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