Featured production · 2 January 2027
May an ancient story find a new listener.
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha
Saturday, 2 January 2027 · 5:00 PM
Totagara Kalyana Mantapa · Sirsi, Karnataka
Nrutyam Samarpayami marks a milestone in Stuti Hegde’s fourteen-year journey in Bharatanatyam. The programme brings together classical repertoire, music, storytelling and two new theatrical interpretations of inherited poetic traditions.
Presented through Nataraja Nrutya Shaale, Sirsi, under Guru Vidushi Seema Bhagwat.
Programme at a glance
- Mallari & Ganesha Vandana
- Adimaye Alankrute
- Varnam · Kanna Karmegha Varna
- Nama Sankeerthana
- Tamovana Vilasa
- Shuddha Nrutta
- Tillana & Bhoomi Mangalam
Two new stage interpretations. Adimaye Alankrute, conceived by Shweta Hegde, draws inspiration from selected verses of Soundarya Lahari. Tamovana Vilasa, conceived and compiled as a literary montage by Shashikant Hegde, draws upon classical Sanskrit and Kannada poetry and Shaiva narrative traditions. Their ancient source texts are not presented as newly composed works.
Musicians and collaborators
Nattuvangam: Guru Vidushi Seema Bhagwat · Vocal: Karnataka Kalashree Balasubramanyam Sharma · Mridangam: Vidwan Pancham Upadyaya · Violin: Vid. Praadesh Achar · Flute: Vid. Deepak Hebbar · Rhythm Pad: Lakshmeenarayanan · Anchoring: Vijayendra Athanikar.
Explore the programme booklet
The twelve-page companion introduces the repertoire, literary references and artistic ideas in English and Kannada. Turn the pages online, or open a full-screen version for comfortable reading.
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Photographs, recordings and reflections from the recital may be added to this permanent programme archive after the performance.