Ganesha Kauthuvam: Nartana Ganapathi
Ragam: Nata
Thalam: Adi
Composer : Sri. Ootukkaadu Venkata Subbaiyyar
This is an invocation song on Lord Ganesha, the God of knowledge and intelligence. Ganesha is the symbol of muladara; he is an unsurpassed and faultless provider. The dancer here prays to the almighty Ganesha to shower his kindness and benevolence to all the people. May his blessings be bestowed on one and all.
Chakkani Thalliki Changubala
Ragam: Padi
Thalam: Adi
Composer : Sri. Talapaka Annamacharya
Annamacharya's masterpiece honors the divine mother whose grace nurtures every devotee. Its lyrical depth offers the dancer a rich canvas to portray padārtha abhinaya, bringing out each word’s meaning through precise gestures, subtle expressions, and graceful body language.
Pravesha Daruvu-Sathi Devi
Ragam: Atana
Thalam: Adi
Daruvus are a precious collection of jewelry in the art of Kuchipudi. Sathi Devi Daruvu encompasses the character's lineage, qualities, and Sathi devi’s purpose in the play. In a Praveśa Daruvu, the choreography often weaves together jatis, distinct gait patterns, and stylized walks that reflect the character's intrinsic nature.This synthesis of rhythm, movement, and characterization is what makes the Daruvu a true test of a dancer’s training and artistic maturity.
Keerthana: Swagatham Krishna
Ragam: Atana
Thalam: Adi
Composer : Sri. Ootukkaadu Venkata Subbaiyyar
This beautiful kruthi is choreographed in the classical Kuchipudi style by the legendary Guru Sobha Naidu Garu and explores the themes of love, longing, and devotion. The dancer uses citrābhinaya to portray Krishna’s beauty, mischief, and divine presence, bringing Brindavan to life with lively storytelling.
Tarangam: Siva Siva Bhava Bhava Saranam
Ragam: Ragamalika
Thalam: Adi
Composer : Composer : Sri. Narayana Teertha
Tharangam is a centerpiece in the Kuchipudi recital. One of the unique pieces of the Kuchipudi repertoire. “Śiva Śiva Bhava Bhava Śaranam,” from Sri. Narayana Teertha’s Krishna Leela Tarangini, carries a quiet devotional intensity, inviting the dancer into a space of surrender and inner stillness. The gentle invocation “Śiva Śiva Bhava Bhava Śaravam” becomes even more evocative when we recall Shiva as Gangādhara, the compassionate one who bears the mighty Ganga in his matted locks to protect the world from her force.
Javali-oh my lalana
Ragam: Kharaharapriya
Thalam: Adi
Composer : Sri. Karur Sivaramayya
Tejasvi portrays Vipralabda Nayaka. In this composition, dancer portrays the role of Nayika who gets angry at her partner for not keeping up his promises. Mukhaja Abhinaya plays key role in this Javali.
Thillana
Ragam: Kadhanakuthuhalam
Thalam: Adi
Composer : Dr. Sri. M Balamuralikrishna
Thillana emphasizes the nritta aspect of Kuchipudi. Including technical steps, rhythmic patterns, Jathis, and some abhinaya. This thillana is written by Dr. Sri. M Balamuralkrishna. It is in praise of Lord Vishnu, the Rama Ramana, praying him for the universal well-being.
Mangalam
In this last dance, the dancer offers her salutations to the Almighty, her Guru, the orchestra, and the audience.