'Katradhu Tamizh' Ram's next Diwali in Suburbs Rajini Still In A Dilemma! அஜீத் பேட்டி? ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சேரன்? கமல் பாராட்டிய டைட்டில்்

The two varnams she rendered at these venues, separately, - ‘Sakhiye Indha alam’:Sankarabharanam:Adi:Dandayuthapani Pillai: and ‘Saamiye Undhan Adimai’:Papanasam Sivan: Naattakkurinji : Adi – encompassed a broad, colourful spectrum of her well-moulded skills in these pieces-de resistance. In one, she played the role of the love-lorn Virahothkantitha naayika (heroine in deep distress due to the prolonged neglect and absence of her illustrious Nayaka Lord Venkateswara, despite his being the supreme protector), and, in the other, she brought to life the Vipralabdha naayika, the disappointed heroine pining agonisingly for her Lord Nataraja, the Nayaka, who did not appreciate her love and devotion to him. The relevant emotions communicated were effective and authentic.

In both these demanding varnams, Yamini was able to execute, all the correlated aspects of dance – Nritta (pure movements), Nritya (expressions) and Abhinaya (gestural interpretations), in harmonious balance. The vipralamba shringara, predominant in such standard padha varnams, was marked by lithe, lissom grace and mature propriety. Yamini fulfilled, pleasingly, the structural requirements of Bharatanatyam in these numbers.

The Kannada Javali, in Behag-Adi, portraying in essence, the Vaasakasajjika naayika (the dolled up heroine awaiting expectantly for her lover), the Purandara Dasa Devarnama in Yaman Kalyani-Adi, ‘Hari Smarane Maado’ depicting the glory of the Lord vis-a-vis the episodes of Prahlada and Draupadi Vastraapaharanam, the Ragamalika-Adi-Ashtapadi (Jayadeva) ’Chandana Charchitha Neelakare’ encapsuling bhakti rasa, and the fast-paced finale Thillanas in Behag and Kapi were the other numbers that sparkled. 

These highlighted, winsomely, the intricate footwork, thrikala jathi theermanams, sculptural poses, alluring nadais and bhavas, rhythmic jathi patterns, sequential charis and technical efficiency of a high order.

Her accompanists were: Guru ‘Karnataka Kala Tilaka’ Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy (nattuvangam) , Vidwans Ramesh Chadaga (vocal), Chandrasekhar (mridangam) and Dr. Natarajamurthy (violin). It is pertinent to add here that Yamini is also a noted therapeutic Yoga-cum-dance teacher who, in association with well-known medical practitioners, renders significant social service.

The recital was performed to recorded orchestrated music and Jathi-patterns. ‘Om Saravanabhava’ was recently presented to US audiences at 16 centres and earned warm approbation.