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New Delhi [India], April 5: Rasa Nayika, an enchanting evening of dance, enthralled spectators at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi as it delved deeply into various aspects of love through artistic expression. ancient mythological narratives . Conceptualised by renowned Odissi dancer Nitisha Nanda , the performances explored the Ashta Nayikas—the eight archetypical heroines representing different aspects of love, each depicted through solo performance Across multiple traditional dance styles, they reached an impressive conclusion highlighting exceptional teamwork and harmony amongst the ensemble of eight performers.
The evening included eight separate performances, highlighting various Nayikas through the distinctive styles of the dancers. These presentations delved into feelings like yearning, estrangement, dedication, and treachery, infusing classic traditions with elegance, passion, and evocative narratives. The solo acts were as follows:
* The awardee Purvadhanashree, who received the Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, performed Vilasini Natyam, depicting the sentiment of the independent heroine as Parvati.
* Megha Nair performing Mohiniattam, portraying the profound grief of Radha's separation in "Poonthen Ner Mozhi."
* T. Reddi Lakshmi in Kuchipudi, portraying the intense longing for love as depicted by the Vasaksajja.
* Partha P. Hazarika, a practitioner of Sattriya art, portraying the challenges faced by a Gopi attempting to meet Lord Krishna.
* Mansi Kumari in Modern Dance, strongly depicting the pain and justified wrath of Draupadi as the Kalhantarita Nayika.
* Anjali Munjal performing Kathak, depicting Urmila's quiet perseverance as she waits for Laxman.
* Nitisha Nanda performs Odissi, breathing new life into the tragic story of Shakuntala’s romance, heartbreak, and the curse that challenges her union with King Dushyanta.
*Surya S. Nair performs in Kathakali, portraying the poignant betrayal of Khandita Nayika via the character of Damayanti in the Nalacharitham drama.*
The performances concluded with a grand finale in which all eight dancers united in a technically brilliant and emotionally powerful performance, celebrating the versatility of each dance form and their collective harmony.
The event was organized by Tapaswini Nav Sadhna, a nonprofit NGO aimed at elevating disadvantaged groups via education, rehabilitation, and vocational training. It also seeks to promote the conservation and spread of traditional Indian arts and culture. The event likewise included Amaiza, https://www.instagram.com/amaiza.dance ) , a platform established by Nitisha Nanda promoting the blend of traditional dance forms with modern, cutting-edge expressions.
The achievement of Rasa Nayika came about thanks to the substantial backing from The DLF Foundation and M2K. Their contributions played a crucial role in realizing this extraordinary concept, guaranteeing that the festival’s dedication to dance, mythology, and sentiment could be fully expressed.
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