Apr 08 2025 to Apr 08 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

A selected piece from the researched choreographic work, Dashamahavidya in Sanskrit which depicts the ten forms of the Parashakti according to the tantra. Considering the fact that the number” ten” is an important number of human life, the history states that the mathematical scenerio of the world was given a full stop before the invention of the digit “zero” by Aryabhatta. On the other hand, The Dasadishi, The Dasakarma, The Dasamandala and The Dasavataram are all related closely to the human life and coincidentally we stay in the mother’s womb for ten months and ten days.

“Dasamahavidya“ is not only the description of the dhyana mantras of the ten Devis such as  Kamala ,Kali, Tara, Vagala, Bhairabi, Bubaneswari, Dhumabati, Matangi, Chinnamasta and Shorashi, but it is the reflection of the ultimate human life, human emotions (the nine rasas) and the stages through which man goes slowly and gradually towards ultimate completeness.

The Margam begins with an Anjali, a homage to Shree Rama through music, infused with deep devotion. The Pushpanjali — “Anlali Logo Mor Sangite” in Bengali, composed by the great Muslim poet Kazi Nazrul Islam — beautifully expresses the offering of music as a prayer. The lyrics say: “Oh Lord, accept my offering, my Anjali, through my music. My heart is vibrating like the flame of a lamp, offering you the lotus of devotion, blooming within me, spreading fragrance, beauty, and emotions. Accept this lotus at your lotus feet. Ultimately, when I gaze upon your face, my speech, my ego fall away like shedding flowers.” The piece is set to Raag Tilang and Taal Chatushra Ekam, capturing the essence of reverence.

As the presentation progresses, the central piece is the Varnam, composed by the renowned composer Shri Sitharama Sharma, which further enriches the performance. This Telugu Varnam, set to Raag Todi and Taal Aadi, beautifully encapsulates various episodes from the Ramayana, depicting the significant characters and moments — from Sabari and Kaikeyi to Dasharatha, Ravana, Vishwamitra Muni, and Taraka. The Varnam, titled “Shri Rama Chandra,” adds depth and color to the narrative, showcasing the richness of the classical tradition and the timeless devotion to Lord Rama.

The Varnam is followed by Surdas Bhajan- Jay Narayana Brahma Parayana Sripati Kamala Kantam.

Set to Dasa-ragamalika and Tala-malika,
Concept and choreography – Sri Samrat Dutta,
Sanskrit research work – Sri Samipeshu Das , Sri Debopam Das.
Intermediate slokas creation & narration by – Sri Debopam Das.
Vocal – Sri K G Prasad
Nattuvangam – Smt Mohana Iyer
Mridangam and total music arrangement – Sri Shankar Narayananswami
Flute – Sri Rupak Mukherjee
Violin – Sri Natarajan
Supported by

Performers

Samrat Dutta
Bharatnatyam Performer, Teacher & choreographer
Samrat Dutta is an eminent Bharatnatyam performer, teacher and choreographer based in Kolkata. Being a disciple of Padmabhushan Prof C.V Chandrasekhar, he has initially started his training under Guru Smt Thankamani Kutty . He has explored the art under many other eminent gurus and performers. He has also been trained in Marga Natya under Guru Kalamandalam Piyal Bhattachacrya.
Being an empanelled artist of ICCR, a TOP Grade artist of Doordarshan and a Junior Fellowship holder of CCRT (Ministry Of Culture, Government Of India) Samrat has performed in many prestigious festival throughout the nation.
Presently running his own institution “Angamantra” in kolkata, Samrat has been undergoing through his own creation and researched choreographic works which has the equivalent qualities of both the traditional and the experimental aspects of the art form.

Santanu Roy
Bharatanatyam performer
Santanu Roy is a promising young Bharatanatyam performer,teacher based out of Kolkata. He is a disciple of Sri Samrat Dutta, Kolkata and has attended regular classes of Padmabhushan Prof. C.V Chandrasekar in Chennai.

He completed Masters in Bharatanatyam from Tamil University, Thanjavur. He Has been awarded by the West Bengal State Music Academy Award, Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Academy Award from – Sri Arabinda Institute of Culture ,is a A+ Grade Bharatanatyam artist of Eastern Zonal Cultural Center – EZCC (Ministry of Culture). Santanu has performed in many prestigious festivals in India and abroad.

Santanu is the co-director and organizer of BANDISH ARTS established in association with his Co-Artist Ms Swati Athmanathan (Bharatanatyam Artist based out of Chennai). Bandish Arts was curated by both of them for the sake of arts and provided a platform to the Artists in the world wide range who lost their performances and positions during the highness of pandemic.