Vighnaraja & Saraswathi Stotram

Raga Malika & Tala Malika · Sanskrit

A prayer to Lord Vighnaraja and to Goddess Saraswathi. Followed by Alaripu in Mishra Chaapu Tala.

Jathiswaram

Raga Shree · Khanda Chaapu Tala

Full of pure dance movements (Nritta), dealing with the execution of steps (Adavus), combined in definite groups called Jathis.

Shabdam — Sarasijakshalu

Raga Malika · Mishra Chapu Tala · Telugu · Sri Swathi Thirunal

On Lord Krishna. This dance describes the pranks of the little boy Krishna.

Varnam — Ayodhya Pura Netharam

Raga Desh · Adi Tala · Guru Sri K.J. Govindarajan

The lyrics for this Varnam are taken from the Hanuman Stotram, composed by Guru Sri K.J. Govindarajan.

Ee Pariya Sobhagu

Raga Bilahari · Khanda Chaapu Tala · Kannada · Saint Purandara Dasa

The poet describes the beauty of Lord Krishna.

Ananda Natam Aduvar

Raga Poorvi Kalyani · Rupaka Tala · Tamil · Sri Neelakantan Shiva

The poet praises Lord Shiva in this composition.

Kancha Dalaya Takshi

Raga Kamala Manohari · Adi Tala · Sanskrit · Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

A Padam portraying Goddess Parvathi with lotus-like eyes, as the very embodiment of grace.

Thillana

Raga Kadhana Kutuhala · Adi Tala · Telugu · Sri Bala Murali Krishna

Traditionally the last item in a Bharatanatyam recital. Full of pure dance with intricate footwork and graceful movements expressing joy and ecstasy. Followed by a Mangalam.