Aug 05 2025 to Aug 12 2025 7 p.m.

EVENT HAS ENDED

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Skandaanubhavam – The Inner World of Bliss Consciousness is a humble offering to Lord Muruga – the vibrant Tamil deity and to the literary world that has tried to capture his essence for centuries. This production is an artistic journey through Muruga’s many stories and moods, as seen through the eyes of poets, saints, and seekers. Through the twin disciplines of Harikatha and Bharatanatyam, we bring to life not only the narratives but the emotions, dilemmas, and revelations that these stories carry. Harikatha, with its flowing rhythm and spoken word, sets the stage with historical, philosophical, and devotional context. Bharatanatyam, with its gestural beauty and powerful physicality, takes us deeper into the emotional landscape of the characters. This production is also rooted in the idea of “Atma Anubhava”—the deeply personal, transformative experiences that poets and composers have shared in their devotion to Lord Muruga. It is these experiences that make ancient stories timeless, that allow us to feel a 12th-century poet’s longing or a saint’s moment of revelation.

Credits

Artistic Director: Acharya Anitha Guha
Resource Consultant & Harikatha: Suchithra B
Vocals: Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan
Nattuvangam: Jayashree Ramanathan
Mridangam and Rhythmic Composition: Raam Shankar Babu
Violin: Eashwar Ramakrishnan
Flute: Sruti Sagar
Music Interludes and Jathi Composition: Vijay Kumar
Lighting Design: Surya Rao
Skandaanubhavam Logo and Invite Design: Avanti Natarajan (Art Brew)

Performer

Sathvikaa Shankar
Bharatanatyam Dancer & Educator
Sathvikaa Shankar is a Bharatanatyam dancer and educator based in Chennai. She began her training at the age of six under Guru Smt. Anitha Guha and has since matured into a versatile performer with over two decades of experience. Known for her nuanced abhinaya and expressive storytelling, Sathvikaa’s work explores theatrical histrionics through the classical language of Bharatanatyam. She has performed extensively across India and abroad, bringing depth and dynamism to the stage.

Her accolades include the prestigious National Balashree Award presented by former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and titles such as Nalanda Nrithya Nipuna and MOP Yuva Sammaan Award. She is an empaneled artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and a B-graded artist with Doordarshan. Sathvikaa continues to inspire as both a performer and educator, committed to expanding the expressive possibilities of the form.