Mysuru, Feb. 4- Nruthyathi Kalaashale, Mysuru, presented the Bharatanatyam Rangavidhipraveshika of Harshini Iyer (daughter of D. Shankar Iyer & late B. Sujatha), disciple of Guru Anusha Varun, on Jan. 25 at Jaganmohana Palace in Mysuru.

The programme was witnessed by rasikas, artistes, scholars and well-wishers, who enjoyed the aesthetically rich performance.

The evening was graced by eminent personalities from the field of art and culture, including Karnataka Kalathilaka Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy, Gayana Gandharva Dr. R.S. Nandakumar, Natyacharya Vid. R. Kannan and Guru K. Sandesh Bhargav — renowned Bharatanatyam artistes and gurus.

Dr. Tulsi Ramachandra, renowned dance guru, representatives of Nrityalaya Trust, Mysuru and Prof. G. Hemanth Kumar, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore and Vice-President of Maharaja Education Trust, Karnataka were also present.

Guru Anusha Varun, Founder of Nruthyathi Kalaashale, Mysuru, guided the student with dedication, upholding the values of the Guru-Shishya Parampara.

The dance presentation commenced with Melaprapti (Ragamalyaka – Adithala), setting an auspicious tone for the evening. This was followed by Sri Subrahmanya kawthvam (Shanmukhapriya – Khandachaputhala) and Durga Devi Kriti (Navarasa Kannada – Adithala), wherein Harshini demonstrated commendable rhythmic clarity and abhinaya.

A special highlight was the Kannada Padavarna ‘Sri Krishna Kathashravana’ (Hindola – Aditala) composed by Dr. Nagamani Srinath, which was received with warm appreciation from the audience. The recital also featured Bho Shambho (Revathi – Aditala), Ashtapadi (Chandrakauns – Aditala) and concluded with an energetic Tillana (Jog – Khanda Jathi Triputa Tala).

The performance was supported by an accomplished team of artistes — Guru Anusha Varun on nattuvanga, Vidu. Kanchana S. Sriranjani on vocals, Vid. H.L. Shivashankar Swamy on mridanga, Vid. Prashanth Rudrapattana on veena, Vid. N.R. Krishna Bhat on flute and Vid. H.L. Anantha Krishnaswamy on rhythm pad.

Harshini Iyer’s Rangavidhipraveshika was a celebration not only of her artistic growth but also of her resilience and deep devotion to Bharatanatyam.