Natyarpanam: A Bharatanatyam Offering at Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple
As part of the Navarathri Vizha celebrations, Natyarpanam, a Bharatanatyam presentation by Sri Radha Madhav Academy, Coimbatore, was held at the historic Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur on Friday, October 16th 2026, from 6 PM to 7 PM.
The programme featured 19 students of Mrs. Prasanna Hariharan (Abiisha D, Shri Mathi S.G, Hemambika S.S, Kanisha shri P, Nilasha A, Snandhitha S, Swasthikaa M, Srija R, Adira Devi N.G, Praneetha R, Madhumitha K, Sakthi Jeya Krithika D, Rakshogna L, Harshitha S, Thanvanthi K.L, Mithra P.M, Sanvithaa K, Dakshita R & Akshatta R) presenting nine classical dance compositions, that reflected the richness of Bharatanatyam and its devotional traditions. The repertoire included Pushpanjali, Paahimam, Thaandava Padham, Thillaiambalam, Idadhu Padham, Aanadha Koothadinar, Kanjadalayatakshi, Shakti Thaandavam and Jaganmohana Nadana.
Shri S. Babaji Rajah Bhonsle, Hereditary Trustee of the Thanjavur Palace Devasthanam, Thanjavur, participated in the programme as the chief guest. He presented mementos to the participating students in recognition of their participation in the cultural event.
The artistic team comprised Mrs. Prasanna Hariharan for nattuvangam and choreography, Kovai Thiru C. Balasankar for vocal accompaniment, Pollachi Thiru C. Manikandan on the mridangam, and Perur Thiru N. Ravikumar on the violin.
The presentation brought together classical dance, music and devotion in the spiritually significant setting of the Brihadeeswara Temple, highlighting the role of cultural performances in the Navarathri celebrations.
Sri Radha Madhav Academy, Coimbatore, expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the chief guest and all those who extended their presence, blessings and support in making the occasion memorable.
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