Classical performing art exponents Sudha Raghuraman and Mohanapriyan Thavarajah to take the stage in New Delhi

Get ready to witness a mesmerising performance of classical dance and music presented by Ganesa Natyalaya. This Bharatanatyam institution in New Delhi is all set to begin the New Year by treating the audience to the program Nitya and Swara on January 12, an evening featuring the performances of the renowned artistes Sudha Raghuraman and Mohanapriyan Thavarajah. The instution also commemorates its Golden Jubilee this year.

The performance will begin with Carnatic vocals by Sudha who is a recipient of the Gandharva Samman Award before moving on to a Bharatnatyam piece by Mohanapriyan, an artiste of international repute based in Singapore. His act called Skanda Rasam will be rich in Abhinaya and portray the valour and personality of Lord Kartikeya.

Talking about her performance Sudha mentions, “It is an honour to be a part of Ganesa Natyalaya's Golden Jubilee celebration. The compositions I perform are deeply meaningful and reflect the beautiful journey of collaboration and devotion that I have shared with Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan." Mohanapriyan adds, “Through my dance, I aim to evoke the divine essence and emotional depth of Lord Kartikeya. It is my hope that this performance will inspire and resonate with the younger generation of dancers”.

What: Nitya and Swara

Where: Auditorium, Ganesa Natyalaya,New Delhi

When: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Time: 6 pm onwards