Gati Dus

Gati dus, a Kathak presentation explores the splendours of Tala Jhaptala, a time cycle of 10 beats. Commencing with a Ardhanarishwar Stotra followed by the Tala in its simplicity as well as complexity bringing forth simple rhytmic compositions as well complex pieces in teeshra jaati and teeshra chatushra jaatis moving slowing from vilambit laya to madhya and then druta. The bhava is being expressed through a melodious bhajan composed by the Kathak legend late Pt. Bindadin Maharaj in which he has sang the praises of Lord Krishna. A few more interesting compositions in Jhaptala such as the famous bhajan in Raga Bhairavi - Bhavani Dayani is also being performed. Gati Dus is a connection of the ten years journey in Bangalore of Riddham Kathak School , its founder Smt. Sampada Pillai and her disciples. Together they will take you through their ten year Kathak journey with a tala of ten beats - Jhaptala. They will be accompanied by talented Bangalore based artistes - Shri Karthik Krishna (Tabla), Shri Soorya Upadhyaya (Harmonium), Smt, Prathima Athreya (Vocals) and Shri Srikrishna Bhat (flute). Karnataka Kalashree Guru Shri Mysore B. Nagaraj (Artistic Director and Kathak Guru, Articulate Dance Studios, Bangalore) will preside as the Chief Guest.