TIRUCHENDUR

Hailing from a Tamil family entrenched in Tiruppugazh (Hymns on Lord Muruga) for over four generations, Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer Karuna Sagari presents an ensemble production, Tiruchendur. The production will explore the philosophical significance of Kanda Sashti, an annual six-day fast undertaken by millions of devotees culminating in the Soora Samharam, a ritual re-enactment of Lord Muruga subduing three demons. Tiruchendur will delve into the innate potential of humans to seek glimpses of the Infinite even while struggling with the fallibility of human nature. It will engage with and juxtapose the profoundness of the mind against the greed, ego, anger, and jealousy inherent to the human experience. Much like life itself, Tiruchendur will shed light on the essential battle – not of vanquishing darkness but instead, of keeping it at bay for the light to shine through.

Concept Choreography and Presentation - Karuna Sagari

Music Composition and Live Vocal- Susha

Dance Ensemble:

Karuna Sagari 

Rithika GM

Radha K

Nethra Nithyasree

Shobhit Ramesh

Aaradhana S

Priyanjali Rao

Musicians in the Studio Recording:

Nattuvangam - Karuna Sagari

Violin - Shreya Devnath

Mridangam and 13 Percussive Instruments - Praveen Sparsh

Nadaswaram - Mylai Karthikeyan

Tavil - Adyar Silambarasan

Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer - Sai Shravanam, Resound India

Lighting Design - Nambu Kumar

Event Partner: Kumaraguru College of Technology

Principal Sponsors:

Bridge India Foundation

ISculptor

Roots Group of Companies

Associate Sponsors:

Goldsun Automobiles

Tiruneriya Tamil Mandram

ND Foundation

Super Kings Academy