Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Paramparaa's Bharatanatyam performances illuminate ancient temple
Paramparaa, a group of dancers from Cleveland, Ohio, performed two Bharatanatyam dances, Vivartha and Paramam, at the Venugopala Swamy temple.
The performances took place as the sun set, making the temple and surrounding hills look beautiful.
Vivartha talked about important issues like climate change and how people are harming nature.
It showed farming, plants, and how humans are affecting the environment.
Paramam was about stories from ancient myths, celebrating gods and goddesses like Meenakshi and Varāha.
The dances were very moving and made the audience think about protecting the planet and the beauty of tradition.
The performances combined art, nature, and spirituality in a special way.
Paramparaa performed Bharatanatyam dances Vivartha and Paramam at the Venugopala Swamy temple.
Vivartha addressed climate change and environmental degradation through abstract classical dance.
Paramam celebrated divine narratives, including stories of Meenakshi and Varāha.
The performances were choreographed by Guru Sujatha Srinivasan, Dr. Shreya Srinivasan, and Guru Srilatha Suri.
The setting, with an ancient stepwell and surrounding hills, enhanced the spiritual and artistic experience.
- Who
- Paramparaa, an ensemble of dancers from Cleveland, Ohio
- What
- Bharatanatyam performances titled Vivartha and Paramam
- When
- As dusk gave way to night
- Where
- Venugopala Swamy temple with an ancient stepwell and surrounding hills
- Why
- To blend art, nature, and devotion, addressing social and spiritual themes
- Event Name
- Paramparaa's Bharatanatyam performances
- Venue
- Venugopala Swamy temple
- Performances
- Vivartha and Paramam
- Choreographers
- Guru Sujatha Srinivasan, Dr. Shreya Srinivasan, Guru Srilatha Suri
- Themes
- Climate change, environmental degradation, divine narratives
- Dancers
- Ensemble from Cleveland, Ohio