Author: Ram Krishnamani Date: January 19, 2025
Chapter 18 – Angaharas
Narrated by Shantha
Shantha explains how you discover the importance of Angaharas when you move from one graceful adavu to the next.
Every step you take becomes a vital thread woven into the larger tapestry of the dance. Your posture aligns precisely, reflecting the discipline and devotion that Bharatanatyam demands. In each fluid sequence, you feel a spiritual energy that transcends mere physical movement.
Shantha explains that Angaharas, to you, are not just connections; they are the pulsing heartbeat that binds technique and emotion.
As you practice, you realize how these transitions reveal the deeper narratives embedded within the art. Your dance resonates with an ancient heritage, carried through each meticulously crafted transition.
Shantha maintains that by honoring Angaharas, you preserve the living soul of Bharatanatyam in every gesture and step.
Please listen to Episode 2 of the Chapter, where Shantha explains further and expands on the vast narrative in Chapter 18
