Pushpanjali is a divine offering of flowers that is a mark of respect to the Gods, one's teachers and those who are witnessing the recital. Rama Vaidyanathan guides us through its intricacies, as the steps to invoke the blessings of deities is carefully explained. It is a mark of supplication and faith, after which the dancer shall commence their performance.
Alarippu is a reference to the flowering bud, which utilizes every part of the artist's body. It is a preparation for more complicated stances and is a poignant indication of the true potential that lies within the disciple. These movements in conjunction set the stage for a grand and majestic performance.
There are 6 sections in this composition. The composition contains 15 videos.
- Introduction
- Teaching
- Performance
- Teaching
- Performance
- Teaching
- Performance
- Teaching
- Performance
- Teaching
- Performance
- Teaching
- Performance
- Full Performance
- Music