Arangetram is a granduation performance that is the part of the traditional format – the Margam ( path) . It reflects the different stages of the dancer’s consciousness . In
The first part of the Arangetram comprises the following items.
Pushpanjali or Alaripu
Jathiswara
Shabdha
The second part comprises of
Padam
Ashtapathi or Devernama
Thillana
Mangala
Pushpanjali
In this
It includes pure Nrtta. And the movements are performed according to the syllables set for beat (
Jathiswara
It is more complex than the previous items. It comprises of amazing postures and teermanas or muktayas (ending of the jathi). This ia musicalcomposition set to a Raga unlike alaripu.
Shabda
This is a dance item with both Nrtta and abhinaya. The theme of the lyrics is usually devotional like depicting
Varnam:
In this item Bhratanatyam dancers are tested for their capacity to perform both abhinaya and nrtta. It containe many complex steps and expressions. The lyrics can be devotinal .
Padam:
It is includes expression of divine love or pangs of separation in love. The tempo is comparatively slow that is based on a specific mood of love. Padams will have nayakas ( hero, supreme lover, divine lord,) and Nayika ( heroine, the yearning soul). Usually a heroine tells her friend her feelings towards the hero . The Bhratanatyam lyrics is about how the hero has betrayed , how he has delayed his arrival, how she is angry with her beloved hero etc.
Ashtapathi
These are poet Jayadevas Sanskrit compositionscalled Geethagovinda an extremely romanticcomposition..It described the love of Lord Krishna and Radha (
Saamodadamodara -joyful Krishna
Aakleshakeshava – careless Krishna
Mugdhamadhusoodhana – bewildered Krishna
Snigdhamadhusoodhana – tender Krishna
Saakankshapundareekaksha – longing Krishna
Kuntavaikunta – indolent Krishna
Naagaranaaraayana – cunning Krishna
Vilakshalakshmeepatihi – abashed Krishna
Mandamukunda – languishing Krishna
Chaturachaturbhuja – intelligent Krishna
Saanandadamodara – blissful Krishna
Supreetapeetambara – ecstatic Krishna
Expressiona play a very important role in this item. The Rasa can be expressed only if the Bharatanatyam dancer is matured enough to understand the lyrics and the situation.
Devaranama
This item comprises of devotional lyrics in praise of God , describing the God etc., It mainly comprises of Abhinaya with almost no emphasis on Nrtta. These sons are the Bharanatyam compositions of great mystics like PURANDARADASAR , KANAKADASAR, VIJAYADASAR ,VYASARAJA to name a few. The Bharatanatyam compositions are popularly known as Daasa Sahitya. It is a devotional literature written in simple language. It preaches philosophies of love , devotion and peaceful co existence.
Tillana
This is usually the last item in any Bharatanatyam performance. It is full of complicated movements and postures including complicated muktayas are Sollukattu,ending of any step or adavu. This mainly a Nrtta piece which might have a charana, a meaningful lyrics for which Abhinaya is shown.
Mangala.
It denotes the ending of the performance. Here the Bhratanatyam artist will again salute the God, Guru and the Audience for making the performance a success and as a token of thanks giving.
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