Kalamandalam Prasanthi
Accompanied by Kalanilayam Rajan, Jayalakshmi, Manikandan & Jayaraj
Koormavataram: A Koodiyattam Solo Concert
Kalamandalam is one of the premier Indian universities that train performers in the Indian performing arts, particularly in the Koodiyattam style. Prasanthi is one of the Koodiyattam Maestros at Kalamandalam, and has constructed a piece focused on Vishnu’s 2nd avatar, Kurma, the tortoise. In this avatar, Vishnu assumes the form of Kurma to assist the Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) in working together to churn the ocean in search of Amrita (Elixir of life).
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The performer definitely had me(if not much sooner even) at Kurma. I loved the left drummer's tortoise air-bubbles while the middle drummer represented the water's distant surface. Another rare gem from South Asia's dance repertoire.
- Johann Moore
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
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Kalamandalam Prasanthi
Kalamandalam Prasanthi is a widely acclaimed artist of the Sanskrit theatrical art form Koodiyattam. She was trained by experienced gurus such as Kalamandalam Ramachakyar, Padmashri Sivan Namboothiri, and Kalamandalam Girijadevi. A 1st rank holder in BA Koodiyattam she has completed her MPhil and is pursuing a PhD. She was awarded Achyutha Kuruppu Endowment Mahakavi ONV Kuruppu Endowment, Nalanda Nruthya Nipuna Award, and Bharatham Yuva Puraskar. The choreography of Gandhari Vilapam based on Mahabharata Stree parvam and Gajendra Moksham from Srimad Bhagavatha Puranam remain her unique creations. She has choreographed and performed all sections of Sree Krishna Charithram. |
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