Simhanandini (The Dancing Lion) by Lasya Mavillapalli

Simhanandini is an ancient ritualistic temple dance where the dancer draws the figure of the lion with her feet as an offering to the divine mother Durga. Excerpts of SIMHANANDINI (The Dancing Lion) DVD. Dedicated to the genius of Guru (from whom the Narasimhacharis learnt ritualistic temple dances in the year 1981) . Based on the original framework of their Guru C R Acharya, key points have been further explored and elaborated by Gurus Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari including the Simhanandana tala and its application to dance, music and rhythm. Excerpts of the jathi set to the challenging Simhanandana Tala and the drawing itself. Performed by Lasya Mavillapalli (daughter & disciple of the Narasimhacharis) Vocal: S Veeraraghavan Nattuvangam: M. Vasanthalakshmi Mridangam: G V Gurubharadwaaj Flute: J B Sruthi Sagar Veena: T Bhavani Prasad Recording Engineer: Sai Shravanam (RESOUND INDIA) Videography: FOTOZONE, Chennai Santosh Raj Light Design: K Murugan of Krishna Stage Costume: Alex of Ranjana Tailors Location: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai Make-Up & Hair style: Murugan Jewellery: Jugal Kishore & Sukra