India has a rich culture of numerous dance styles. Each state of India has its own style of dancing. Dance is a part and parcel of Indian life. There is dance at child birth, there is dance for marriages, there is dance for festivals and there is dance as a form of prayer in praise… Continue reading Indian Classical Dance -Mohiniattam -The Dance of the Enchantress & Its Mythological Origin
An Insight into Indian classical dance and its origin.
Classical dance in India is sacred, religious and philosophical. It is sacred because it fulfills a higher purpose. Classical dance is not mere entertainment, pleasure or a pastime. It is much more……..The dance helps the dancer to elevate the mind to a higher level. When the mind ascends above the normal emotions, then it touches… Continue reading An Insight into Indian classical dance and its origin.
The Colours of Mudras & Mohiniattam
Colors of Mohiniattam- To me, a dancer with an innovative mind, ‘Mudras’ symbolise the colours of dance,- the classical dance forms of India. I am particularly enchanted by the dance of the enchantress – Mohiniattam. I started learning and performing Mohiniattam, while studying in school at Cochin, Kerala. I was lucky to have learnt under… Continue reading The Colours of Mudras & Mohiniattam
‘A Dancer on the Wings of Poesy’
Review of the book "Prakrti Nrtyam" by V. Sivaramakrishnan This is a collection of 30 poems which fall under four broad groups viz: Love, Music and Dance; Prakruti or Nature and Indian Philosophy. The title of the book “Prakruti Nrityam – the dance of Nature” is based on the third group of 13 poems. The… Continue reading ‘A Dancer on the Wings of Poesy’
A message on World Environment Day
We need Oxygen To protect and safeguard our lungs, Not the poisonous Carbon-Monoxide. A poem by Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
International Dance Day Celebrated
International dance day was celebrated with great enthusiasm, sparkle and style by Nritya Kala Niketan, a premier Dance Institute of Mumbai, under the Guidance of Guru Archana Palekar and Guru Mayuri Kharat at Sahitya kala Mandir in Charni Road, Mumbai. Numerous young students participated in the celebration with a variety of dances, dominated by Bharata… Continue reading International Dance Day Celebrated
Dance For Nataraja
Dance for Nataraja before you, Dance for the Gods around you, Dance for the knowledge bestowed on you, Dance for the divinity blessed on you, Dance for the goodness and joy spread before you, Dance for the spirit hidden within you! Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 05-05-2019
Mohiniattam – A Nritya Yoga
Mohiniattam - The dance of the Enchantress, Thriving and exuding abundant grace, The movements of ‘Lasya’, The charming flow of the body, That weaves around this elegant style, Tenderly embroidered in silken threads of ‘Mudras’, Magnificent sentiment of love and beauty. Mohiniattam – A soft, lyrical style instructs the dancers, To dance with… Continue reading Mohiniattam – A Nritya Yoga
Ananda Siva Natanam 3- Siva Creates The Five Elements
'Akasha' - Siva flies through the vast sky Sailing through the dark hemispheres! Skydiving – performing acrobatic feats, Surging forward with thundering beats, Sensational birds flap their wings in glee, Seeing their divine Master glide so free! Soaring high and reveling in the skies Siva enjoys his own sportful adventures! “Tadhit Talanku –Takadhit Talanku Tomdhit… Continue reading Ananda Siva Natanam 3- Siva Creates The Five Elements
Ananda Siva Natanam 2- The World Is Siva’s Stage
The whole world is Siva’s stage, The devotees to revel and rage, To watch His dance in trance, To thrill in His wild prance, A vision of wonder, A glimpse of thunder, As he dances with a playful glance, And performs the celestial dance! Dhvam dhvam – Dhem dhem, Dhimi dhimi – Dhimi taka,… Continue reading Ananda Siva Natanam 2- The World Is Siva’s Stage
Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 