Chennai based dancer Shobana Bhalchandra presented a thematic solo Bharatanatyam recital titled 'Tyaga Rasa - Navarasa in Tyagaraja Kritis' at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan auditorium, recently.
Presented on the occasion of Ramanavami, this recital was themed on the nine expressions, 'Navarasa' seen in saint Thygaraja's kritis on lord Rama.
The kritis chosen for the evening were: 'Dorakuna Ittuvanti Seva…' in Adbhuta Rasa (Ragam Bilahari, Aadi Talam), 'Etula Brotuvo…' in Bibhatsa Rasa (Chakravagam, Misrachapu , 'Ramabhiraama Ramaniiya Naama…' in Shringara Rasa (Darbar, Misrachapu), 'Eduta Nilachite…' in Raudra Rasa (Sankarabaranam, Aadi), 'Sita Nayaka…' in Haasya Rasa (Reetigowla, Misrachapu), 'Unnadavuna…' in Bhayaanaka Rasa (Ghanta, Misrachapu), 'Sarasara Samaraika…' in Veera Rasa (Kuntalavarali, Aadi), 'Enduku Dayarathura…' in Karuna Rasa (Todi, Misrachapu) and 'Santamu Leka…' in Shanta Rasa (Saama, Aadi).
Shobana, of the Trio Sisters in Chennai is a senior disciple of dance gurus Dhananjayans. She currently trains students in Chennai and Coimbatore.
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