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
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’
'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
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
The book written and published by Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon brings out the auspicious and dynamic aspects of Lord Siva. The book covers a wide range of subjects like Siva Kavya, Siva Darsana, Siva Linga, Siva Nataraja, Siva Rasa, Siva Purana, Siva strotra & Siva Mantra.
The poem talks about the beauty of Mohiniattam dance style through the Mudras
Dance is a yogic performance that brings you closer to yourself and aligns your body to your mind
Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 