Tamil Nadu · Bharatanatyam
Shriya
Natarajan
Rooted in Tamil Nadu,
stepping into the Arangetram stage.
Disciple of Guru Smt. Jaynti Seshan
Tamil Nadu · Bharatanatyam
Rooted in Tamil Nadu,
stepping into the Arangetram stage.
Disciple of Guru Smt. Jaynti Seshan
Tamil Nadu
Shriya's family roots in Tamil Nadu connect her Arangetram to the birthplace of Bharatanatyam. Tamil Nadu's artistic inheritance is one of rhythm, structure, temple geometry, and devotional precision.
In Bharatanatyam, the dancer's body often becomes architectural: lines, angles, balance, and rhythm come together to create movement that feels both disciplined and alive — like the carved columns of a Chola temple, holding something sacred in perfect stillness.
This evening, Shriya carries those roots into a shared stage — meeting her friend Shreya's Kerala heritage in the harmony of Samanvaya.
My Dance Journey
Shriya's personal bio — her early interest in dance, her training journey with Guru Jaynti Seshan, favourite memories from rehearsal, and what this Arangetram means to her — will be added here with family sign-off.
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Tonight's Performance
Shriya and Shreya present a complete Bharatanatyam Margam — nine pieces from invocation to benediction.
The Centerpiece
Charukesi Varnam · 36 minutes
"Still, my heart…" A devotee speaks to Lord Krishna. The heart of the Arangetram — demanding stamina, rhythm, and emotional depth in equal measure. Composed by Lalgudi Jayaraman in Raga Charukesi.
The Padam
Ananda Bhairavi · Misra Chapu
Lord Ayyappa — born of Shiva and Vishnu, dwelling where Tamil Nadu and Kerala meet. A deeply personal piece for this Arangetram's dual heritage.
The Thillana
Swathi Thirunal · Raga Dhanashree
Composed by the Maharaja of Travancore, who spent his reign weaving Tamil and Kerala arts together. The climactic finale — speed, geometry, and joy made visible.
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