Cultural festival enthrals audiences with a variety of performances

Culture lovers in the city have been enjoying a feast of classical music, dance, and spiritual discourse presentations at the seventh Margazhi Manghala Utsavam this week.

Spirituality tops Sunday’s schedule with Thiruvasagam by Thiruvathavur Thiruvasaga Kuzhu (music composed by Latha Kirubakaran), musical recital by S. Krishna Kumar, and the Harikatha .

On Saturday, a variety of dance performances kept the audience enthralled through the day.

Bhaja Govindam, presented by danseuse Supriya Ravikumar and her students of the Sripriyalaya Academy, showcased the many facets of devotion to the divine. This was followed by Mayakkum Madurai Maanagaram, a solo Bharathanatyam recital by exponent Kavya Kasinathan.

Disciples of Bharathanatyam dancer Shahin Bright and Nrithyashanthi Academy of Divine Fine Arts, presented Bhakti Margam, in a masterful display of synchronised footwork and onstage coordination.

Kanthan Kaaviyam by the disciples of Revathi Muthuswamy, Nithyamrutham by students of Vrinda Ramanan, and Bala Kala Vidhanam led the evening performances on Saturday.

The day concluded with Oru Theiveega Anubhavam, a Mohiniattam performance by Rekha Raju.

Earlier on Friday, the festival opened with a nadaswaram recital by S. Kasim and S. Babu. This was followed by a violin duet by the Lalgudi siblings, G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi, who captivated the audience with their signature precision and soul-stirring melodies.

Their performance, accompanied by seasoned percussionists, highlighted the rich legacy of the Lalgudi style.