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Damsels frozen in the niches of Hoysala Architecture are brought alive on stage. The jewelry that stood motionless now moves to the movements of the maidens. The hidden emotions that were trapped within the stone souls find a vent to express their emotion towards their Lord. The aura recreated to give a peek into that celestial celebration – The celebration of Divine Love. The quietude of the beauties on the brackets of Belur now broken, bustle with life.
From among the more than eighty Salabanjikas- The maidens languorously standing under the Sala tree, four are chosen to unfold their excitement in four different classical dance expressions of the country. The Hoysala Queen Shantala seems to mediate between the lovelorn girls and the Lord of the Universe- Keshava.
The spectator can savor the Stage Craft, the Costumes, the Jewelry, the Accessories, the Music, the Choreography, the Stage lighting and many more amalgamated to bring the grandeur of the 11th century onto today’s proscenium.
Duration 30 to 40 minutes
Ensemble 14 to 22 artists
Jewelry is inspired by the sculptures of Belur and Halebeedu
Selected verses from celebrated Kannada poet Sri D V Gundappa’s “Antahapurageetegalu” are adapted in this dance feature.
Dances are in the medium of Bharathnatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniattam and Kathak.
Music echoes as authentic as possible, the style of dance adopted.