Facets of Devi (event rundown)

Song – Sri Chakra

Language – Tamil

Genre – Mohiniyattam (Indian classical dance)

A divine prayer in praise of Goddess Rajeswari.

Detailed Description

A divine prayer in praise of Goddess Rajeswari.

Performers

  • Manimala Dharmangadan
  • Sindhu Biju Narayanan

Song – Dhunichi Dance

Language – Bangla

Genre – Semi-classical

This popular song exuberates happiness, devotion and the festive spirit of Navratri festival (festival celebrating Goddess Durga).

 

Detailed Description

This popular song exuberates happiness, devotion and the festive spirit of Navratri festival (festival celebrating Goddess Durga).

Performers

  • Archana Mishra
  • Grishma Bhatt
  • Shivani Parekh
  • Simanca Tsui.

Song – Saraswati Stuti

Language – Sanskrit

Genre – Mohiniyattam

Saraswati Stuti is an invocatory dance in praise of Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Wisdom).

Classical dance narrating Goddess Saraswati-the goddess of Wisdom, Arts and Knowledge.

Detailed Description

Saraswati Stuti is an invocatory dance in praise of Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Wisdom).

Classical dance narrating Goddess Saraswati-the goddess of Wisdom, Arts and Knowledge.

Performer

  • Nithya Unny
  • Renu Chandrasekharan

Song – Maaye

Language – Tamil

Genre – Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance)

Prayer dance in praise of Goddess Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Sundareswara.

Detailed Description

Prayer dance in praise of Goddess Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Sundareswara.

Performers

  • Angel
  • Divya Hariraj
  • Divya Jose
  • Jahnavi Raju
  • Ruchiparna Swain
  • Vasuda Venkatadri

Song – Mama Vasada Janani

Language – Sanskrit

Genre – Mohiniyattam

This Keerthanam describes the ferocious side of Goddess Parvati who kills Mahishasura, the shape-shifting demon.

Detailed Description

This Keerthanam describes the ferocious side of Goddess Parvati who kills Mahishasura, the shape-shifting demon.

Performers 

  • Divya Arun

Song – Bhagyaada Lakshmi Baramma

Language – Kannada

Genre – Bharatanatyam

A classical dance piece welcoming Goddess Lakshmi to our homes for prosperity and wealth.

Detailed Description

A classical dance piece welcoming Goddess Lakshmi to our homes for prosperity and wealth.

Performers

  • Jhanvi Raju
  • Nainika Hariraj
  • Renu Param
  • Ruchiparna Swain
  • Vasuda Venkatadri

Song – Garba Dance

Language – Gujarati

Genre – Folk

A folk dance from state of Gujarat in India popular during Navratri festival (Festival celebrating Nine Goddesses)

Detailed Description

A folk dance from state of Gujarat in India popular during Navratri festival (Festival celebrating Nine Goddesses)

Performers

  • Archana Mishra
  • Grishma Bhatt
  • Limbu Karina
  • Neha Rana
  • Shivani Parekh
  • Simanca Tsui

Song – Maathey

Language – Kannada / Sanskrit

Genre – Bharatanatya

A prayer dance invocating goddess Parvati showing the bond between Goddess Durga and her lion.

Detailed Description

A prayer dance invocating goddess Parvati showing the bond between Goddess Durga and her lion.

Performers

  • Angel
  • Anusha Iyer
  • Divya Hariraj
  • Divya Jose

Song – The ‘Devi Within’

Language – Malayalam

Genre – Classical Contemporary

Narrating the story of strength and resilience of motherhood. A mother protects her son from a ghostly creature.

Detailed Description

Narrating the story of strength and resilience of motherhood. A mother protects her son from a ghostly creature.

Performers

  • Divya Arun
  • Laxmi Prasad
  • Nithya Unny
  • Renu Chandrasekharan
  • Rudraksh Renu Sudarshan

Song – Amman Dance

Language – Tamil

Genre – Folk

A dance in praise of Mariamman (Village Goddess), guardian deity in South India.

Detailed Description

A dance in praise of Mariamman (Village Goddess), guardian deity in South India.

Performers

  • Manimala Dharmangadan
  • Sindhu Biju Narayanan

Song –Sindhuraruna Vigraham

Language – Sanskrit

Genre – Classical Fusion

A classical fusion praising the Supreme Goddess Durga for her blessings and protection.

Detailed Description

A classical fusion praising the Supreme Goddess Durga for her blessings and protection.

Performers

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