Samanvaya
An exponent in the field of Mohiniattam, Neena Prasad is the founder and principal of Bharthanjali Academy of Indian Dances and Sougandika Centre for Mohiniyattam. She will be presenting Samanvaya A confluence of grace and music.
The dance form, Mohiniattam is noted for its graceful languid and highly evocative drama has evolved and firmed up in the background of Kerala's traditional theater arts for more than half century.
Samanvaya expresses the merging of all the strong facets of an art form which makes it a complete medium of aesthetic enjoyment. The music, dance and abhinaya or mime in the presentation mode of traditional repertoire or margam in Mohiniyattam will open the possibilities and expressiveness of this gentle form.
Harihara Tatva
A professional, Indian classical dancer, trained in Bharatanatyam and Sattriya, Prateesha Suresh is dedicated to the promotion of Indian Art and Culture. She along with her troupe will present Harihara Tatva which is oneness of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva), the two major divinities of the Hindu philosophy. In the Vishnu Puran this concept is brought forth in the love story of Usha and Aniruddh. Kishna and Shiva are pitted against each other in a fearsome battle. The story unfolds through the Kangra paintings of Chamba.