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The Tamil period of Margazhi whitethorn person drawn to a close, but artistes’ enslaved with Andal continues to flourish. Bharatanatyam exponent Rama Vaidyanathan present presents ‘Maalyada’ (Andal’s ineffable garland), a unsocial creation production. While astir works inspired by Andal gully straight from her poetry, ‘Maalyada’ takes cue from a publication by bureaucrat-author Jeysundhar D.
The publication offers a fascinating examination betwixt the Tiruppavai and the Bhagavatam, delving into Andal’s interior satellite — how, arsenic a 12-year-old, she visualised the Bhagavatam and interpreted it done her verses. Rama explains that the accumulation explores the navavidha bhakti (nine forms of devotion) Andal espouses, weaving unneurotic verses successful some Tamil and Sanskrit.
The enactment features verses successful Tamil and Sanskrit | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“When I was handed a transcript of the publication and asked if it could beryllium translated into dance, I knew it would beryllium a immense challenge. But arsenic I began working, I was anxious to springiness look to the words and the stunning illustrations by the inimitable Keshav done question and music,” says Rama.
The accumulation features 4 of Rama’s disciples, with 1 portraying Andal herself. Commissioned by HCL Concerts, the enactment is enriched by euphony composed by the talented vocalist Sudha Raghuraman. ‘Maalyada’ premieres successful Chennai connected January 16 astatine Narada Gana Sabha, earlier traveling to Hyderabad connected January 18 and Bengaluru connected January 26.
