Brochure - Yuva Bharati

nectar. None is equal to you in bravery. The Garuda descended
to fight with the snakes to free Prahlada.
Vishnu Vahanundu: Ragam Sankarabharanam
Please watch Garuda the vehicle of Vishnu, fighting the snakes.
He is the most prominent devotee of Lord Vishnu. Watch his
majestic appearance.
Prahlada declares that his Lord Hari can be found everywhere,
be it a pillar made of stone or twig. Hiranyakashipu declares
that he is invincible, then Lord Narasihma emerges out of pillar
slays Hiranyakashipa with his nails.
Dancers: Kiran Umesh, Himaja Doddapaneni, Shruthi
Aravindan, Sanjana Prasad, Shwetha Suresh, Pavithra
Nagarajan and Deepa Mahadevan
Participating Schools
**** Mangalam ****
Jayendra Kala Kendra :
Artistic Director, Suganda Iyer
Sri Ranga Natyalayam :
Artistic Director, Vaidehi Yellai
Nrityollasa Dance Academy :
Artistic Director, Indumathy Ganesh
Tiruchitrambalam :
Artistic Director, Deepa Mahadevan
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Tarangini School of Kathak Dance and Chitresh Das Youth
Dance Company and Shalini Saxena Dance Academy
present group performances
April 3, 2010, 4pm Albert Schultz Theater, JCC Palo Alto
www.yuvabharati.org
Yuva Yuva Bharati
Bharati
presents
Jagadananda Karaka
Homage to Saint Tyagaraja
February 6, 2010 , 5:00 pm
at Spartan Theater, Mountain View High School
www.yuvabharati.org
Program
Sri Ganapathini - Jayendra Kalakendra
Ragam: Sowrashtra Talam: Adi
In this keertana, Tyagaraja prays to Ganapathi, describing his
appearance and praising his actions. He invites the devotees to
serve Ganesha, who is in turn worshipped by Bramha and other
gods. Ganesha dances to the perfect beat with his mind at the
feet of Lord Vishnu.
Dancers: Sahana Kribakaran, Aditi Bommireddy and
Anirudh Bommireddy
Jagadananda Karaka - Sri Ranga Natyalayam
Ragam: Naata Talam: Adi
In this 'Pancharatna Krithi', Tyagaraja praises Lord Rama as
the one who is the cause of happiness in the universe, and as
the Lord of Janaki. Lord Rama is described as the incarnation of
Lord Vishnu, as the one worshipped by Hanuman, and as the
one who broke the mighty bow of Lord Shiva.
Dancers: Suhasini Yellai, Keerthana Yellapragada,
Manisha Yedla, Alekhya Mangalampalli, Soumya Yellai,
Vaishnavi Yellapragada.
Shambo Mahadeva - Nrithyollasa Dance Academy
Ragam: Pantuvarali Talam: Rupaka
Tyagaraja portrays Lord Shiva as the one with matted locks,
damaru and fire in his hands, adorning his body with snakes
and smearing it with ashes. Shiva protected the young boy,
Markandeya, from Yama's deathly clutches, and also saved the
earth from the rampage of the river Ganga by trapping her in
his hair.

Choreographed and performed by : Vidya Chander, Vidya
Iyer, Priya Mitty, Deepa Subramaniam
Ksheera Sagara Sayana - Jayendra Kalakendra
Ragam: Devagandhari Talam: Adi
Tyagaraja prays to Lord Vishnu who reclines on the milky
ocean, to dispel his sorrow. He asks, “Are n’t you the one who
rescued the king Gajendra from the jaws of the crocodile? Did
you not save the dignity of Draupadi when she was disrobed in
the royal court? Did you not release Ramadasu from the prison?
Did you not cross the ocean to rescue Sita from the demon
Ravana. Lord, will you not protect me?”
Dancers: Neha and Navya Palacherla
Pranava Omkara - Sri Ranga Natyalayam
Ragam: Gayakapriya Talam: Adi Composer: G V
Prabhakar
This piece is in praise of Tyagaraja, describing him as the very
personification of the primeval sound 'OM'. We bow to
Tyagaraja, the great composer of music.
Dancers: Suhasini Yellai, Keerthana Yellapragada,
Manisha Yedla, Alekhya Mangalampalli, Soumya Yellai,
Vaishnavi Yellapragada
Saadhinchane - Nrithyollasa Dance Academy
Ragam: Arabhi Talam: Adi
In this piece Tyagaraja appeals to Lord Rama. He says, “O
Krishna, why did you subject your parents, Devaki and
Vasudeva, to such hardships? Why did you tease the Gopikas
when they loved you dearly? You came to the aid of Draupadi,
but you shattered my faith. You assured me not to be
disheartened in times of distress and not to associate myself
with devotionless people. Although I have obeyed you, you
have continued to be indifferent to me. “
Choreographed and performed by Vidya Chander, Vidya
Iyer, Priya Mitty, Deepa Subramaniam.
Venugana Loluni - Sri Ranga Natyalayam
Ragam: Kedaragowla Talam: Rupakam
In this krithi Tyagaraja describes the beauty of Krishna as seen
through the eyes of Gopikas. They say "Even a thousand eyes
are not enough to enjoy the beauty of Krishna, who plays the
flute in an enchanting way". The Gopikas, overtaken by joy
worry that the evil-eye befalls him. They wave salt around his
head to ward off evil spirits. Beautiful Gopikas sing and dance
joyfully in the Brindavan.
Thillana - Jayendra Kalakendra
Ragam: Behag Talam: Adi
Thillana is a fast paced piece with complex and rhythmic
patterns, graceful movements and sculpturesque poses. Dr.
Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna composed this Thillana in
praise of Tyagaraja. Choreographed and performed by
Sahana, Aditi and Anirudh.
Prahlada Charitam – Tiruchitrambalam
This piece is an excerpt from Tyagaraja’s Opera, Prahlada
Bhakti Vijayam. In this opera, Tyagaraja portrays Rama as Para
Brahma.
Etla Kanugonduno: Ragam Ghanta
Prahalada is trained by his Guru in artillery and fighting. But his
heart is absorbed in devotion of Sri Hari. Hiranyakashipa
considers Sri Hari as his arch enemy. He lovingly asks Prahlada
to tell what he learnt..
Vandanamu Raghunandana: Ragam Sahana
Prahlada says “Salutations to the son of the Raghu dynasty, the
builder of the Sethu Bridge and protector of the devotees. O
Rama! You are the bestower of wealth. Am I not yours? Is
protecting me a burden to you? “
Varidhi Neeku Vandanamu: Ragam Thodi
Hiranyakashipa is angered at his son's devotion to his enemy,
Hari. He orders his servants to expose Prahlada to deadly
snakes and to throw him in the ocean. Prahlada appeals to King
of sea to dispel his sorrow. He says that he is not afraid of the
evil Asuras. He pleads to Samudra to take him to his Lord.
Samudra Raja lifts Prahalada and brings him ashore.
Sagarundu Vedalenu: Ragam Yamuna Kalyani
Please see the God of Ocean holding Prahlada in his hands! It is
the ocean, on which Lord incarnated as Koorma, supporting
Mandara mountain on his back.
Vinata Suta Rara: Ragam Huseni
Oh son of Vinata the King of birds, please come and save me
from these deadly snakes. You defeated Devas to get the