About The Event
Srimanta Sankaradeva`s Parijat Haran is a celebrated classical dance drama inspired by the Bhagavata Purana and the Harivamsa. The story beautifully portrays Krishna`s divine lila through the contrasting emotions of Rukmini and Satyabhama.
The story begins when Narada brings a celestial Parijat flower from heaven. Krishna lovingly presents the flower to Rukmini. When Satyabhama learns about the gift, she becomes jealous and distressed. To console her, Krishna promises to bring the entire Parijat tree from heaven.
Krishna later travels with Satyabhama to Kamarupa, where he defeats Narakasura, restores the stolen celestial treasures and establishes Bhagadatta as king. He then proceeds to heaven to obtain the Parijat tree. When his request is refused, a confrontation follows and Krishna ultimately brings the celestial tree to Satyabhama.
On returning home, Satyabhama proudly displays the Parijat before Rukmini. Rukmini, however, responds with serenity, humility and devotion, revealing a deeper understanding of Krishna`s divine grace.
Through music, dance, drama and expressive storytelling, Parijat Haran explores love, jealousy, pride, devotion and surrender while celebrating the spiritual and artistic legacy of Srimanta Sankaradeva and the classical tradition of Assam.
