Sujala Sravanthi : Reinstating the importance of our rivers

We all owe our existence on this planet to water bodies, among which we attach a lot of significance to mythical value of rivers. Reinstating the importance of rivers to our life, history and culture, a

Kuchipudi

dance drama titled

Sujala Sravanthi

was organised by the students of noted dancer

Hima Bindu Kanoj

at Public Gardens recently. The presentation, that scored well on aesthetics and purpose served as a reminder to the spectators of our association and dependence with rivers and the need to conserve our water sources for the coming generations.

The dance items saw danseuses performing pieces that traced the origin of rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Kaveri, their journey till they merge with the sea and the life along their shores. It was the second part of the event that lent it a gritty quality as the performers took turns in presenting the pathetic state of our rivers in the country, their suffering and the need to preserve them. Hima Bindu’s choreography, personifying the various rivers and informing the audiences of their mythological value, ensured that essence of the presentation wasn’t lost. Badrinath Madabushi’s poignant lyrics contributed to the classicality of the performances

While

Srivardhini

’s vocals provided a strong impetus to the dance performance, she was ably supported by Chandrakanth, K L N Murthy, Dattatrayulu, Sudhar on mridangam, violin, flute and the veena. Organised in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, the event spanning two hours was proof of how Kuchipudi dance form can contribute towards societal and artistic progress. Mamidi Hari Krishna, Director, Department of Language and Culture, Telangana, Aswath Harithas from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Anuradha, Kuchupudi had also graced the event.