A breathtaking convergence of six Indian classical dance forms enthralled audiences at the “Natya Thoranam” event, organized by Amrita Cultural Trust. Held at Shilpakala Vedika on Saturday from 4 PM to 8 PM, the event witnessed an extraordinary turnout, with the venue filled to capacity.
Dancers from Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, and Andhra Natyam showcased their expertise, with 6 to 10 performers representing each style. The highlight of the evening was a jugalbandi by all 88 dancers, which captivated the audience.
Renowned dance gurus including Shri Kalakrishna (Andhra Natyam), Smt. Anita Guha (Bharatanatyam), Smt. Chavali Bala Tripurasundari (Kuchipudi), Smt. Neena Prasad (Mohiniyattam), Smt. Shama Bhate (Kathak), Shri Bichitrananda Swain (Odissi), and Shri Perini Kumar (Perini Natyam-Andhra Natyam) guided the performers to deliver flawless presentations.
Amrita Cultural Trust, founded by Mr. Pagadala Rajesh and Mrs. Bhargavi, along with a distinguished management committee comprising Sita Anand Vaidyam, Revathi Puppala, and Surendranath, organized the event.
Chief guest, Telangana Endowments Department Principal Secretary Smt. Shailaja Ramaiyer, along with former IAS officer Shri Thota Chandrasekhar and former Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Shri P.V. Rao, lauded the trust for promoting Indian culture and encouraging diverse dance forms. They expressed optimism about the bright future awaiting the participating dancers.
Special guests included retired IFS officer T.V. Narasimha Rao, Padma Shri Padmaja Reddy, Koti Surya Prabha, Shilpa Reddy, TV9’s Rajanikanth, Padma Shri Uma Maheswari, Madala Ravi, and Ashrita Vemuganti, among others, who praised the event's grandeur and cultural significance.