Following closely on the heels of Meghna’s Kuchipudi debut, Harshitha Kanuru showcased her Rangapravesam on October 12, 2024, at The Governors Centre in Moore Park, Sydney. Harshitha is the second student of Guru Venkata Ramana and a proud product of Mayura Academy.
The same orchestra that accompanied Meghna during her Rangapravesam performed at Harshitha’s as well and featured Guru Sri Venkata Ramana (Nattuvangam), Vidwan Sri Balasubramanya Sharma (Vocals) from Bengaluru, Sri Rajagopalacharya (Mridangam) from Hyderabad, Sri VBS Murali (Flute) from Hyderabad, and Smt. Saumya (Veena) from Sydney.
Harshitha’s love for Kuchipudi began at the age of five, thanks to her parents, Swetha and Jai, who introduced her to the art form. She started her dance journey under the guidance of Guru Venkata Ramana, diligently refining her skills. Deeply connected to her Indian cultural roots, Harshitha’s passion for Kuchipudi showcases her unwavering perseverance and commitment.
Harshitha’s repertoire consisted of Vani Puruku. It is an invocation dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, wisdom, and the arts. In the tradition of Kuchipudi, every recital opens by paying homage to Saraswati, seeking her blessings for knowledge, creativity, and success; Ananda Narthana Ganapathim (a vibrant dance piece dedicated to Lord Ganesha); Sankara Srigiri is a renowned composition by Swathi Tirunal. The Keerthana captures the spiritual intensity and joy of surrendering to the divine will, invoking a sense of devotion and reverence for the mighty Lord of Dance, Nataraja.
Akiladeswari Chamundeswari is a devotional piece taken from the Telugu movie “Saptapadi” that praises the supreme goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga, each embodying various aspects of divine power, wisdom, and grace.
Lalitha Lavanga is a poetic gem from the Gita Govinda, composed by the 12th-century poet Jayadeva. This piece is part of the revered Ashtapadi capturing Radha’s emotional yearning for her beloved Krishna. Bhamakalapam the Pravesha Daruvu marks Satyabhama’s grand introduction in the drama. In this piece, she presents herself as a youthful, regal woman, full of pride and self-assurance, a narrative dance highlighting themes of love and valor. Harshita has performed with maturity as Satyabhama showing the themes with ease.
Parulanna Maata is a lyrical Javali that beautifully explores the theme of love and persuasion, and Harshita performed the item gracefully and captivated the audience. Dhanasree Thillana composed by Swathi Tirunal was a lively and rhythmic dance form characterized by intricate footwork and fast-paced music by Harshita; Krishnam Kalayasakhi is a well know Tarangam composed by Narayana Theertha and Harshitha demonstrated her remarkable artistry by dancing on the rims of a brass plate, a traditional and challenging aspect of Tarangam dedicated to Lord Krishna and concluding in Mangalam.
The audience was captivated by petite Harshitha’s impeccable facial expressions, precise footwork, and dynamic performance.
The consecutive Rangapravesams were a delightful experience for Sydneysiders that will be cherished for years to come.
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