Archive · 21 Jan 2026

Maalyada: Andal's Sacred Garland Dance Performance

Maalyada: Andal's Sacred Garland Dance Performance

On Sunday, a special dance performance called 'Maalyada – Andal’s Sacred Garland' was held at Ravindra Bharathi.

It was an 80-minute Bharatanatyam dance show created by Rama Vaidyanathan, a famous dancer.

The performance was based on a book about Andal, a poet who wrote about her love for Lord Krishna.

Rama and her students danced to tell the story of Andal and her friends searching for Krishna.

They showed nine different ways of devotion through their dance.

The costumes were colorful, and the music was played from different corners of the stage.

The audience loved it and gave a standing ovation.

The performance was a beautiful mix of dance, music, and devotion.

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