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The Kalinga Narthana thillana describes the dance of the young Krishna on the hoods of the serpent Kaliya (also called Kalinga). A thillana contains many rhythmic words and intricate sequences that are fused with repetitive musical notes. It is similar to the Hindustani tarana.
Oothukadu Venkata Kavi had even set the singing style in such a way that, at one place, a particular word is enunciated to resemble the hissing sound made by the great serpent. He has liberally used gati-bhedam, that is change of rhythm, something that very few major Carnatic composers have done before or since. Jatis [rhythmic syllables] and lyrics intermingle, thereby giving a dramatic and striking effect of the rapid and cadenced foot movements and adroit swings of the dancing Lord.
This song was first brought to life during the last century by the famous Harikatha exponent, the late Brahmasri Needamangalam Krishnamurthy Bhagavathar. Though essentially suitable for classical dance performances and Harikatha, of late many singers of Carnatic music have started singing this composition in their concerts, captivated by the charm of the rhythm and style of this thillana.”
Here’s Aruna Sairam’s rendition of the Kalinga Narthana thillana, performed by Disciples of Guru Smt Saranya Murugappan, founder of Sree Bharatham Natyalaya, Kolathur, Chennai 600099
Concept and Choreography : Smt Saranya Murugappan
Video, Audio and Make Up Courtesy : Ms Priyadharshini Ilayakumar, Ms Jaya Praveen, Ms Josephine Surendrababu and Ms Bhakiyalakshmi S
Krishna - Nishandhini I
Kalinga - Janaranjini S
Gopikas - Nithyapriya JP and Ishwarya S
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