Program Sat Aug 11th 2012 , 3pm

Thank you so much for taking the time to come to my Arangetram ,and joining me and my family in celebrating this memorable day in my life.My feeling of accomplishment would be incomplete if I was not able to share it with my family,friends and the people who have touched my life in so many special ways. The gift of your presence is truly appreciated and will be always cherished by me .

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Program Guide for Saturday - Seating is 2.30pm onwards

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Sincerely

Mahika

Vani Natyalayam

Presents

Bharatanatyam Arangetram

(Indian classical dance debut)

of

Mahika Jhangiani

Disciple of Guru Smt. Vani Nidadavolu

Saturday ,August 11th 2012 ,3:00 pm at Norwalk High School

Program

Welcome Address-3 p.m

Prayer Song

A traditional prayer is offered to Lord Ganesha seeking his blessings for the success of the program.

1. Pushpanjali

Pushpanjali means offering of flowers. Here the dancer pays respect to God, Guru, and the audience by entering the stage holding flowers in her hands.

2. Ganesha Kauthuvam

The Kauthvam is a fast paced invocatory dance in which the dancer offers salutations to Lord Ganesha and seeks his blessings for a successful performance.

3.Jathiswaram

The Jathiswaram is a pure dance composition where the dancer executes several intricate sequences to a basic musical composition.

4.Shabdam

A Shabdam is an “abhinaya nritya” or interpretation of a song through gestures and expressions. This piece “Swagatam Krishna” describes the mischief of young Lord Krishna.

Slide Show

5. Shiva Stuthi

Lord Nataraja is considered to be the God of dance in Hindu mythology. In this dance piece, Shiva is described as the omnipresent cosmic dancer, Isha, Sabesha (Nataraja) and Sarvesha (the lord of all).

6.Varnam

The Varnam is center piece of the Bharatantyam recital, in which you will see Nritta (pure dance) and Nritya (interpretative movements)It is the touchstone of an artist’s caliber for demonstrating her mastery over intricate footwork and interpretative dance.

Intermission-4.30pm

(Snack/Drinks)

7. Narayana Theertha Tharangam

This dance piece a“Tharangam” captures the devotion that the dancer has for Lord Krishna .It ends with the artist dancing on a brass plate and executing rhythmical footwork .

8. Laali Padare

This item is dedicated to Lord Sri Venkateswara of Dwaraka . At bedtime the dames move the cradle wing of Lord Venkateswara accompanied by Alamelumanga and Padmavathi.

Award Ceremony

Recognition of the Guru

Vote of Thanks

9. Tillana

The Tillana provides a fitting conclusion to a dance recital creating a joyful and exhilarating mood, with its lively beats and alluring poses.

Arangetram concludes with the Mangalam
(Mangalam is a salutation to God, the Guru, and the audience)

Meet and greet the artist on stage

Dinner  -5.45p.m

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