draupadi.avi

Excerpt from the Panchali Sabadam dance drama premiered by Yoganjali Natyalayam in 2009. Under the aesthetic, artistic and dynamic direction and co-ordination of Ammaji, Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Bharatiyar's version of this important segment from the Mahabharata came fully alive in front of nearly a thousand strong and appreciative audience who had assembled on 11th October 2009 in the New Auditorium of JIPMER. The Panchali Sabadam dance drama was Yognat's way of paying tribute to its visionary founder, Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj on the occasion of his 102nd Jayanthi (birthday) celebrations. The lyrics were adapted from Bharatiyar's original play by Mutthamizmamani Kalaimamani Pulavar I Pattabiramane while the music was composed by Kalaimamani Nada Yoga Shironmani SV Jagadeesan. Dr Ananda Balayogi and Smt Devasena Bhavanani choreographed the initial dance compositions that were then tweaked into perfection by Ammaji's magical hands.
Right from the first scene where Bharatiyar receives blessings from Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswathi, to the grand ending with Bharata Mata the audience was totally transfixed to the edge of their seats.
All in all a night of great artistic fulfillment that could occur only because of the potent blessings of Pujya Swamiji and the unparalleled efforts and stimulation of Ammaji who continues to motivate us to achieve the highest possible standards in our attempts for spiritual perfection through Yoga and the performing fine arts of India.
May we always be worthy of such blessings in all our Yogic and artistic endeavors.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• panchali sabadam
• bharathiyar
• pondicherry
• yognat
• yoganjali
• meenakshi devi bhavanani

[dranandstress]

I'm a Hindi speaker, so missed out on the narrative

However the music and dance and story telling were superb

Dr Anand UK