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Dance production draws on Tyagaraja’s “Endaro Mahanubhavulu”
Anita Guha’s dance production “Endaro Mahanubhavulu” takes its name from a composition by the saint-composer Tyagaraja.
The production pays tribute to his devotion to Rama and his spirit of surrender.
Guha choreographed it, scholar Dushyanth Sridhar conceived and scripted it, and Rajkumar Bharathi composed the musical score.
Its seven segments bring together stories and works linked to religious figures and poets, including Adi Shankaracharya, Andal, Meerabai and Sant Tukaram.
Bharatanatyam is at its core, with elements from other dance traditions used to shape some episodes.
A company of 53 dancers, alongside costumes, lighting and projected visuals, presents themes of devotion and dharma.
The production builds to a climax with devotees singing abhangs and chanting “Panduranga Vittala”.
A dance production titled “Endaro Mahanubhavulu” pays tribute to composer Tyagaraja and his devotion to Rama.
Scholar Dushyanth Sridhar conceptualised and scripted the Natya Nadakam, choreographed by Bharatanjali founder Anita Guha.
The production is presented in seven segments and features an ensemble of 53 dancers.
Its stories and compositions draw on poet-saints and literary figures to explore devotion and dharma.
Bharatanatyam is at the core of the presentation, alongside elements from other dance forms.
- Who
- The production was conceptualised and scripted by Dushyanth Sridhar and choreographed by Anita Guha.
- What
- A seven-segment Natya Nadakam titled “Endaro Mahanubhavulu” pays tribute to Tyagaraja.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- It honours Tyagaraja, his devotion to Rama and his spirit of total surrender.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I offer my obeisance to all
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Title
- Endaro Mahanubhavulu
- Choreographer
- Anita Guha
- Script and concept
- Dushyanth Sridhar
- Number of segments
- Seven
- Number of dancers
- 53
- Musical score
- Rajkumar Bharathi
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