With the blessings of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, on the auspicious occasion of Sri Dhanur Masa Vrutha Mahotsavam, an exclusive Bharata Nrityam recital by Bala Devi Chandrashekar, senior disciple of the noted Bharata Nrityam exponent Padma Subrahmanyam, was hosted by Sri Ashtalakshmi temple, Houston, Texas on December 30, 2005.

The evening commenced with a discourse by Sri Hanuman Swamigal on the significance of Vaishnavite philosophy and the true essence of the Pasurams. This was followed by Bala’s Bharata Nrityam dance recital.

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Bala performed for a garland of gems composed by great Vaishnavite saints. The recital was a visual delight of the passionate expression of the Vaishnavite saints which is the integral part of Dhanur Masa Vratha. Bala’s performance accentuated each nuance with exquisite grace. It was an ideal fusion of nuances of bhava and abhinaya harmoniously merging with the devotional aspects of bhakti.

Bala’s performance was truly a blissful offering at the lotus feet of Lord Narayana. It was a spiritually rejuvenating experience for the audience.

Radha Venkat,
Houston, 
Texas
vbhavani@houston.rr.com