KALOTSAV 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
Brendle Recital Hall
Kalotsav 2025 Brochure
Door Opens
4:00 PM
Inaguration
4:30 PM
Welcome Speech
4:40 PM
Vakratunda Mahakaya
4:50 PM
We begin with “Vakratunda Mahakaya,” a tranquil invocation in praise of Lord Ganesha. This melody evokes both solemn devotion and gentle hope, with each beat flowing like a whispered prayer.
Performers:
Mishika Tripathi
Shivanya Kumar
Yashika Mannepalli
Alarippu
5:00 PM
Alarippu, meaning "flowering bud" in Tamil, is the first piece learned and performed in Bharatanatyam. Focused on rhythm with neck, eye, and head movements but no expressions, it relaxes the dancer and symbolizes awakening.
Performers:
Anantha Lakshmi
5:10 PM
Tabla & Flute
Our next presentation is a Jugalbandi between flute and tabla, where joyful melodies in Raga Hamsadhwani meet rhythmic brilliance in Teental, creating a lively and harmonious dialogue.
Performers:
Dakshin Cijith
Dhanuin Cijith
Deven Rajulgari
Ganapathi Kazhaladi
5:20 PM
Continuing our tribute to the remover of obstacles, we present “Ganapathi Kazhaladi,” a devotional kriti in praise of Lord Ganesha.
Performers:
Hansy Thathireddy
Meera Punaji
Sai Sudiksha Vishnubhatla
Tejashree Manjegowda
5:30 PM
Himagiri Tanaye
Our next piece, “Himagiri Tanaye Hemalate,” is a hymn to the Goddess, evoking her gentle power, compassion, and radiant grace.
Performers:
Meera Deepak
Vaishaky Raju
5:40 PM
Gajananayutham
“Gajananayutham Ganeshwaram” by Muthuswami Dikshitar is a vibrant tribute to Lord Ganesha, blending rhythm and melody to evoke joy and reverence.
Performers:
Anya Paradarami
Janaki Pillai
Aarna Abhichandani
Avani Sharma
Teental Tabla Duo
5:50 PM
A Hindustani composition in Teen Taal, featuring Kaida variations and a spirited Rela.
Performers:
Harinarayanan Sivanarayanan
Vaibhav Chandarana
6:00 PM
Jathiswaram
Jathiswaram is a pure dance that blends rhythm and melody, showcasing precise footwork, geometry, and timing.
Performers:
Chembia Vanaathirayan
Ria Raamesh
Sancia Aanya Lobo
6:10 PM
Lingashtakam
In Lingashtakam, each gesture embodies Shiva as the light of wisdom and destroyer of sorrow, turning dance into an invocation of peace, strength, and transformation.
Performers:
Aruna Veda Gomadam
Moukthika Mannava
Samyukta Prakash
Yaami Kunila
6:20 PM
Tabla and Flute
A flute–tabla jugalbandi featuring Sakthi Sahita Ganapatim, Varasivabaalam, and Syamale Meenakshi—a medley celebrating Ganesha, Shiva, and Meenakshi.
Performers:
Siva Sagar Duggirala
Vihaas Duggirala
Mahakali
6:30 PM
This piece invokes Mahakali, portraying her as protector and purifier through powerful rhythm and expressive movement.
Performers:
Dia Shrestha
Harnika Karthik
Nihara Raja
Savana Shrivastav
Vedika Rajulgari
6:40 PM
Sri Ganesha
We continue our tribute to Lord Ganesha with Sree Ganesha Charanam, celebrating Him as the remover of obstacles and guide to new beginnings, brought to life through dance.
Performers:
Anjani Bharadwaj
Sri Ramachandra
6:50 PM
Our evening continues with Sri Ramachandra Kripalu, a timeless hymn by Tulsidas praising Lord Rama’s grace, compassion, and serenity—inviting the heart into devotion.
Performers:
Keerthy Akshai Kunila
Kiran Solingapuram
Neelam Chouhan
Shraddha Paathak
Gauri Kulkarni
Janaki Patel
7:00 PM
Teental Tabla Trio
Get ready for an electrifying showcase of rhythm as Teen Taal unfolds through intricate kaidas and culminates in a fiery rela.
Performers:
Raana Deepak
Aarav Agrawal
Ishaan Kumar
7:10 PM
Karukare Karmukil
Next, we step into the spirit of the monsoon with Karukare Karmukil, a Malayalam lyric likening the first thunderclouds to a mighty elephant of the sky, heralding the rains.
Performers:
Chembia Vanaathirayan
Ria Raamesh
Sancia Aanya Lobo
Meera Deepak
Vaishaky Raju
Thaniyavarthanam
7:20 PM
Thaniyavarthanam is the solo percussion segment of a Carnatic concert, where the mridangist explores rhythmic mastery through progressive variations, culminating in a powerful finale.
Performers:
Cijith Sreedharan
Kuchipudi
7:30 PM
Kuchipudi, a classical dance from Andhra Pradesh, is known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive storytelling, blending dance, drama, and music with elegance and energy.
Performers:
Chithra Cijith
Vote of Thanks
7:50 PM
8:00 PM
Felicitation
8:10 PM
Photoshoot
8:20 PM
Food Boxes
Thank you!
