Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Recitals Bring Divine Stories Alive
Two dancers performed traditional Indian dances at an event in Secunderabad.
Ridhishri Yadav danced in the Bharatanatyam style.
Her main performance told the story of the Ramayana, including Rama’s journey and victory over Ravana.
She used facial expressions, poses, and fast movements to show the characters and battles.
Nihanthri Reddy performed in the Kuchipudi style.
Her dances celebrated Lord Krishna and his playful childhood actions.
In one scene, Krishna and his friends made a human pyramid to reach a pot of butter.
She finished one performance by dancing on the rim of a brass plate, and the audience applauded warmly.
Ridhishri Yadav performed Bharatanatyam to ‘Bhavayami Raghuramam’, presenting major episodes from the Ramayana.
Her recital portrayed Rama’s journey from Vishwamitra’s sacrifice and Sita’s swayamvara to Ravana’s defeat and the coronation in Ayodhya.
Kuchipudi dancer Nihanthri Reddy performed two pieces dedicated to Lord Krishna.
‘Swagatham Krishna’ depicted Krishna’s divine leelas and Vishnu’s incarnations, while ‘Nanda Nandana Gopala’ portrayed his playful butter-stealing.
The dual solo recitals were hosted by Our Sacred Space in Secunderabad and received enthusiastic audience applause.
- Who
- Bharatanatyam artiste Ridhishri Yadav and Kuchipudi dancer Nihanthri Reddy performed, with guests including former DGP Sri A. P. Rajan and Dr Anupama Kylash.
- What
- A dual solo recital featuring Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi performances about the Ramayana, Lord Krishna, devotion, and divine stories.
- When
- Recently; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Our Sacred Space, Secunderabad.
- Why
- The performances celebrated devotion, divine leelas, and storytelling through nritta and abhinaya.
- Bharatanatyam performer
- Ridhishri Yadav, disciple of Padma Shri Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant
- Kuchipudi performer
- Nihanthri Reddy, disciple of Padma Shri Dr Sobha Naidu
- Bharatanatyam centerpiece
- ‘Bhavayami Raghuramam’, composed by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal
- Kuchipudi pieces
- ‘Swagatham Krishna’ and ‘Nanda Nandana Gopala’
- Main themes
- The Ramayana and Lord Krishna’s divine leelas
- Venue
- Our Sacred Space, Secunderabad
- Notable finale
- Nihanthri danced on the rim of a brass plate during the tarangam