“Aindhamudhu” (Aimperum Kapiyam)

Artists: Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala main and 9 dancers Total artists: 10
Duration: 1 ¾ hrs (Live Music)
Concept: Hon’ble Justice Shri.K.S.Baktavatsalam
Subject: Five Great Tamil Epics
Music & Lyrics: Shri.Kumbakonam A. Gajendran
Compiled: Smt Kalyani Rajaram
Choreography:  Smt. Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala
Language: Tamil

Tamizh is one of the greatest classical languages in the world.  It has its own poetic theories, own aesthetics, and above all a rich collection of literature that are unique.  The subtlety of these works is of par excellence.
“Aindhamudhu”, a small speck in a mighty ocean is a tribute to the 5 great epics- Aimperum Kappiyam– Seevaka Chintamani, Kundalakesi, Valaiyapathi, Silapadhikaram and Manimekala.  These literary works are an invaluable source that brings to forefront the Tamizh culture.
Presented by Kalaimamani Smt. Parvati Ravi Ghantasala and her students, Aindhamudhu is a compilation of selected verses from these epics woven together in a classical dance form.

PRESS Excerpts  

Tamil epics well – choreographed

The epics were adapted to the dance form by the Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala and her talented colleagues.  The lavishness of scene, purposeful delineation and delicacy helped to open the doors of aesthetic perception with the dancers interpreting the stories with restraint and delicacy.

While Parvati was well supported by her troupe, her own contribution was substantial as her artistic projections were enchanting.  Her style was an attitude imposed on technique and as such could be enjoyed by the connoisseur and the layman.  Her portrayal of Kannagi, the outraged wife, was a high voltage performance.

- Nandini Ramani, THE HINDU