TranscendAnce - Reflections on the Sensuous Self and Sublime Spirit

Indian Classical Dance. Odissi. 14th - 16th March 2008, Panggung Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. Featuring new and original choreography by Guru Durga Charan Ranbir and music by Guru Ramahari Das. Choreography reworked by Geetha Shankaran-Lam. Performed by the students of The Temple of Fine Arts.

 

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1 Nirvaanashtakam - invocatory piece using Adi Shankaraacharya's text that praises Divinity as the Supreme Bliss-Consciousness.

2 Sakhi He Keshi Madhana Mudharam - abhinaya piece from Jayadeva's Gita Govinda that recounts Radha's lovelorn imaginings as she yearns for the elusive Krishna. Presented by Geetha Shankaran-Lam.

3 Kirvani Pallavi - pure dance set to Kirvani raag.

4 Anila Tarala - abhinaya piece from Jayadeva's Gita Govinda revealing Radha's state of mind while separated from Krishna and knowing that he is in the company of another. Presented by two dancers: Gowri Ramachandran and Sumathi Shreedharan

5 Arabhi Pallavi - pure dance with original choreography by the late great Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, and reworked by Geetha Shankaran-Lam to pay homage to the Goddess Saraswathi - goddess of the arts and sciences.

6 Radharani Sanghe Naache - an Oriya song describing the ras lila of Radha Krishna.