‘VARADARĀJAM UPĀSMAHĒ’ is a solo thematic presentation based on the 'Brahmotsavam' (the grand, ten-day annual temple festival) of Varadaraja Swamy temple situated in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu-which is one of the three foremost Kshetrams of the Sri Vaishnavas. This production has been woven in the solo format from the perspective of a devotee who has immense Bhakti and love for the Lord-the giver of infinite boons.
Stringing together poetic works of Azhwars, Sri Vaishnava Acharyas & musical compositions of saint-poets in Sanskrit, Tamil & Telugu, 'Varadarājam Upāsmahē' is an attempt to encapsulate the different festivities of the Uthsavam in which the Lord visits His devotees in majestic, lightning-like strides seated on different Vahanams; the splendrous sight of the vigorous swinging or ‘Kulukkal’ of the Lord; and legends of the Lord's benevolence.
Concept & Choreography - Harinie Jeevitha
Resource persons - Dr. Chitra Madhavan, Sudhavalli Sri
Musicians -
Dr. Sheela Unnikrishnan (Nattuvangam)
Srikanth Gopalakrishnan (Vocal)
Dr. Guru Bharadwaaj (Mridangam)
Nandini Saigiridhar (Violin)
B. Muthukumar (Flute)
Anjani Srinivasan (Veena)
Sankara Sastrigal (Veda chanting)
Lights - Murugan Krishnan
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