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Nritya Saurabha - Annual Recital

April 12, 2026

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Chowdiah Memorial Hall(16th Cross, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560080)

About This Event

The annual showcase of Sri Saraswathi Nrityalaya featuring solo and group performances by students across all levels. This year's recital celebrates the Pancha Bhoota — the five elements of nature — through traditional Bharatnatyam choreography. The evening begins with an invocatory Pushpanjali and culminates in a grand Thillana featuring all students.

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Margam — Program Order

Pushpanjali

6 min

Raga: GambhiranataTala: AdiComposer: Thanjavur Quartet

An invocatory offering of flowers to the Gods, Guru, and the audience.

Alarippu

8 min

Raga: NattaiTala: Tisra Jathi TriputaComposer: Traditional

The blossoming of the dancer — a pure nritta piece that awakens the body and senses.

Jathiswaram

12 min

Raga: VasanthaTala: RupakaComposer: Thanjavur Quartet

An intricate pure dance composition showcasing complex rhythmic patterns and footwork.

Shabdam

10 min

Raga: KambhojiTala: Misra ChapuComposer: Thanjavur Quartet

The first piece combining nritta and abhinaya, usually in praise of a deity.

Varnam - Sami Ninne

25 min

Raga: ShankarabharanamTala: AdiComposer: Lalgudi Jayaraman

The centerpiece of the Margam — a grand composition exploring the full range of Bharatnatyam through intricate jathis and expressive abhinaya.

Padam - Ksheera Sagara

8 min

Raga: AnandabhairaviTala: Misra ChapuComposer: Kshetrayya

A devotional piece exploring the depths of Bhakti Rasa through subtle expression.

Thillana

10 min

Raga: DhanashriTala: AdiComposer: Lalgudi Jayaraman

The grand finale — a joyous, rhythmically vibrant piece that brings the performance to an exhilarating close.

Mangalam

3 min

Raga: MadhyamavathiTala: AdiComposer: Traditional

The auspicious concluding piece, offering blessings and gratitude.