Divya Saluja is a disciple of Smt. Geeta Chandran for more than 2 decades.
Surdas, the 15th century Bhakti poet and composer wrote thousands of songs devoted to Lord Krishna in Braj bhasha. Sundar Shyam is one such Avani Ka Pad written by the poet. It describes Lord Krishna as a reservoir of beauty. He has the most beautiful form and from his lips emanate the most beautiful and melodious words. He has a beautiful face, with supple cheeks and is adorned with a garland of jungle flowers adorning his beautiful broad chest. His feet are beautiful with toe nails like a perfect string of crescent moons. He wears beautiful earrings that are studded with gems. And the flute he plays makes the most beautiful melody, catching the attention of all of creation. Krishna is the ultimate in beauty and grandeur and no one can keep their eyes off of him as he enters Vrindavan with Balaram. Everything about Krishna is beautiful, his leelas, his deeds, his form, his entire being!
This Surdas Pad is in Ragamalika and Adi Talam and has been Choreographed by Smt. Geeta Chandran.
The piece was performed at a special event titled - "When Pleats Dance", an experimental exhibition of Bharatanatyam Classical Dance Costumes from the collection of Dancer Geeta Chandran curated by Costume Designer Sandhya Raman, Photography & Documentation by Rakesh Sahai. A Natya Vriksha Production.
Credits for the Music Score:
Nattuvangam: Guru Geeta Chandran
Vocals: Smt. Sudha Raghuraman
Mridangam: Shri Lalgudi R. Sriganesh
Violin : Shri C.S. Anuroop
Flute : Shri G. Raghuraman
Costume by Smt. Sandhya Raman
Cover Photo by Inni Singh

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