Velanai Kānbom Vārir (On glory of Lord Kartikeya) ▪︎ Khamas Varnam ▪︎ Kalakshetra Kutchery 2023 ▪︎

Velanai Kānbom Vārir (On glory of Lord Kartikeya) ▪︎ Khamas Varnam ▪︎ Kalakshetra Kutchery 2023 ▪︎ Context of the Varnam- UTTARĀNGAM- The devotee calls everyone to witness the glimpse of Lord Muruga who holds spear in his hand who married girl with spear like sharp eyes. The one who arrives riding on his vehicle-Beautiful Peacock looks so elegant in the procession. Is crores of eyes enough to behold the beauty of this Muruga,Who is the son of the Lord of Kailash-Mahadeva. The one who left Kailasa angrily for not getting the 'Fruit of Wisdom' given by Narada muni and flew away to the South. POORVĀNGAM- Yearning to look at him,my heart and mind doesn't stay in place. The one who blessed the old poetess lady-Avvai with the fruit from the top of the tree. My heart searches for your feet who took various forms of spear-holder,a hunter and an old man. Bless me with your grace, the compassionate one who resides at six abodes, the superior one, holding the Shakti-Vel, the six faced and the embodiment of omkara. #indianclassicaldance #bharatnatyam #kalakshetra #varnam #learnbharatanatyamonline #dance