Folk, Classical Art Forms Add Colour to Mohini Avataram Procession at Tirumala
The mountain folk dance of Uttarakhand, depicting the agricultural toil of women in hill regions, drew applause from spectators. Karnataka’s women artistes presented Dholu Kunitha, while Raj Gond artistes from Telangana enthralled devotees with the Gusadi dance.
Artistes from Uttar Pradesh presented the graceful Kajri dance, while children from Andhra Pradesh, dressed as Sri Rama, enacted episodes from the Ramayana.
Traditional folk dances from Haryana and energetic drum performances by women’s troupes from Maharashtra and Adoni in Kurnool district added to the festive atmosphere.
Students of Sri Venkateswara College of Music and Dance presented Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Garba, portraying the divine charm of the Mohini Avataram through their performances.
TTD Executive Officer M. Ravichandra felicitated four troupes for their outstanding performances. They included Ajit Tyagi’s Garba troupe from Gujarat, P. Nagababu’s Garagalu troupe from Andhra Pradesh, Karanveer Singh’s Kajri troupe from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and S. Swapna’s women’s Dholu Kunitha troupe from Karnataka.
The performances transformed the sacred streets of Tirumala into a vibrant showcase of India’s folk traditions and cultural diversity, complementing the religious fervour of the Brahmotsavams and offering devotees a glimpse of the country’s rich artistic heritage.
