Apr 07 2026 to Apr 07 2026 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Shringara.

From music to monuments, creation has returned to love again and again. In the Carnatic tradition, Kalyani Raga is the raga of romance. Its janya ragas, born of the same lineage, carry that essence while blossoming into their own melodies.

Centuries earlier, in Maharaja Serfoji’s court, the Nirupana system was born. Eighteen compositions formed a single repertoire within the same raga. Iti Kalyani honours this tradition through Bharatanatyam. Four pieces, each representing one of the Kalyani ragas: Mecha Kalyani, Hamir Kalyani, Mohana Kalyani and Yaman Kalyani.

Conceptualised, choreographed and performed by Sahitya Ramkumar, this performance bridges centuries of expression. The universal tale of falling and revelling in love.

Supported by:

Performer

Sahitya Ramkumar
Bharatanatyam
Sahitya Ramkumar is a Hyderabad-based Bharatanatyam artiste with over two decades of dedicated practice. She trained under the esteemed Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Guru Sri Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry and performed her Arangetram in 2014 to much acclaim. Since then, she has performed extensively as both a soloist and in leading roles in her Guru’s productions. A B-grade Doordarshan artiste, Sahitya has performed at several prestigious festivals across India, including Narada Gana Sabha (Chennai), SICA (Hyderabad), and Kalasagaram Youth Dance Festival. She runs her dance school, Sahityakalpa, in Hyderabad, nurturing young talent. Her choreographic works include the acclaimed margam, MĀRGAM, presented across multiple cities. Her most recent production is Iti Kalyani. She has also portrayed the lead role of Sasirekha in the Yakshagana Sasirekha Parinayam, which inspired her Master’s research on its adaptations across cinema, theatre, and dance. Sahitya continues to explore performance, choreography, teaching, and academic inquiry within Bharatanatyam.

Sahitya holds a distinction certificate in Bharatanatyam from Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, and a Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam from Aria University, California. She has further honed her skills in Nritta Karanas under Smt. Vithya Arasu, following the tradition revived by Dr. Padma Subramaniam, and in abhinaya and literature under Dr. Anupama Kylash.