Mangalore, September 10: The three-day Platinum jubilee celebrations of the Kadri Nritya Vidyalaya began on a grand note on Friday. The three-hour programme showcased the rich tradition of Carnatic music and Bharatnatya.
V P Dhananjayan and his troupe from Chennai gave a fitting finale to the day's programme.
The celebrations began with the soulful renditions of songs by the students of the vidyalaya. The students began with the song, “Nee Nanna Geluvagi Baa”, in Hamsadhwani Raga. This was followed by rendition of the patriotic song, “Hacchevu Kannadada Deepa”, in Raga Desh. The senior students delightfully sang the Thaygaraja Keertana “Saamaja Varagama” in Raga Hindola.
The dance recital by U P Sharan and his brother U.P. Charan, grandsons of U.S. Krishna Rao, founder of Vidyalaya; Sharan, BE student, and Charan, a student of St. Aloysius College, was attractive. They presented a sequence from the Bhagawad Gita. Sharan played the role of Arjuna, while his younger brother Charan played Lord Krishna.
The hallmark of the day's event was the dance performance by 72-year-old V.P. Dhanajayan and his group from Chennai. He mesmerised the audience with the fine portrayal of “Dushyanta-Kaikaiyi” episode from the Ramayana. “We are honoured to perform on this stage,” Mr. Dhanajanyan said.
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