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Skandaanubhavam – The World of Blissful Consciousness
Experience Lord Murugan through Dance & Storytelling
Performer
A poet’s longing, a saint’s surrender, and a seeker’s bliss.
Blending the lyrical storytelling of Harikatha with the expressive grace of Bharatanatyam, this performance is a humble offering to Lord Muruga. The Tamil deity has stirred poets, saints, and seekers for centuries. At its heart, Skandaanubhavam is rooted in ‘Atma Anubhava’, the intimate, transformative experiences that lie behind the poetry. These are not just tales from the past, but living moments of devotion that continue to resonate.
This evocative production invites audiences on a journey through his many stories. Harikatha offers historical, philosophical, and devotional context through flowing rhythm and spoken word. Bharatanatyam, with its sculptural beauty and intricate abhinaya, draws us into the inner terrain of yearning, valor, and spiritual revelation.
This is an evening of meditation in motion, and a quiet call to the divine within.
Credits
Artistic Director: Acharya Anitha Guha
Resource Consultant & Harikatha: Suchithra B
Vocals: Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan
Nattuvangam: Jayashree Ramanathan
Mridangam and Rhythmic Composition: Raam Shankar Babu
Violin: Eashwar Ramakrishnan
Flute: Sruti Sagar
Music Interludes and Jathi Composition: Vijay Kumar
Lighting Design: Surya Rao
Skandaanubhavam Logo and Invite Design: Avanti Natarajan (Art Brew)
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Performer
Sathvikaa Shankar
Sathvikaa Shankar is a Bharatanatyam dancer and educator based in Chennai. She began her training at the age of six under Guru Smt. Anitha Guha and has since matured into a versatile performer with over two decades of experience. Known for her nuanced abhinaya and expressive storytelling, Sathvikaa’s work explores theatrical histrionics through the classical language of Bharatanatyam. She has performed extensively across India and abroad, bringing depth and dynamism to the stage.
Her accolades include the prestigious National Balashree Award presented by former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and titles such as Nalanda Nrithya Nipuna and MOP Yuva Sammaan Award. She is an empaneled artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and a B-graded artist with Doordarshan. Sathvikaa continues to inspire as both a performer and educator, committed to expanding the expressive possibilities of the form.
