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June 27, 2010
For official poster, click here (PDF)
Highlights
On June 27, 2010, as a part of the SVBF MahaKumbhAbhishekam event, Sri Sanskriti presented a full length production "SHIVA SHAKTHI". Thanks to the wonderful support of the senior dancers, the orchestra, the dedicated team at SVBF, and of course, the wonderful audience who came from near and far, it was a wonderful success! It was an honour for Sri Sanskriti Dance Academy to share the stage with artists such as Bombay Jayashri, Maharajapura Srinivasan, Narinder Chanchal, and many more.
Special Thanks to
Choreography- Prabha Raghavan
Master of Ceremony- Arti Arun
Lighting- Deepa Krishnan, Vidya Menon
Nattuvangam- Prabha Raghavan & Srinithi Raghavan
Vocal- Sheela Bharath
Mridangam- B.Gowrishankar
Violin- V.V.S. Murari
Flute- Ajanthie Mathanakaran
Thanks to all of the dedicated senior students, without whom the show would not have been possible. A special thanks goes out to SVBF Canada, for supporting local artists and giving us this auspicious platform to perform.
Synopsis
वागर्थाविव सम्पृक्तौ वागर्थ:प्रतिपत्तयॆ ।
जगत: पितरौ वन्दॆ पार्वती परमॆश्वरौ ॥
"I bow to the Parents of the Universe, Parvathi and Parameshwara, who are as united as the words and their meanings, so that I may attain skill in words and their interpretation". This is the first shloka in Mahakavi Kalidasa's magnificent kAvyam 'Raghuvamsam'.
In this recital, we offer our salutations to this Divine Couple, Shiva and Shakthi, through a varied range of carefully selected items taking the audience on a colourful and enthralling journey. You will witness the glory of Shiva as a saviour of His devotees and as a controller of time and rhythm (layam) which He manifests in His cosmic dancing pose, Nataraja.
Intimately associated with Lord Shiva is Shakthi who is the source of energy for all the universe. You will see Her as the divine Mother who showers Her mercy on all beings. You will also watch Her join with Her spouse in the cosmic dance as Shivashakthi.
This evenigs recital presents Artistic Director Prabha Raghavan, and senior dancers Avani Dave, Gobinaa Manoharan, Niyati Patel, Sangeeta Bahadur, Shivanthi Sriskandha, and Srinithi Raghavan with live orchestra.
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