Hasthas (single and double handed gestures)

This Hybrid CD (VCD cum CD-ROM) present in a clear comprehensive manner the theory underlying Bharatanatyam, the quintessence of Indian culture, the perfect synthesis of Bhava, Raga and Tala and the ultimate metaphor of truth, beauty and absolute reality.
This product covers in detail Asamyuta & Samyuta Hastas (single and double handed gestures) along with their 'viniyogas', complete with an exhaustive video demonstration on each.
The demonstration is based on Nandikesvara's Abhinaya Darpana. The CD also contains complete Sanskrit text of all the slokas (hymns) along with the transliteration and meanings for the various gestures and their viniyogas.
Demonstration: Jyolsana Menon. Jyolsana Menon is a distinguished dancer and senior faculty member of an eminent Chennai-based institution and has years of experience behind her.
Concept, Research, Script & Narrative: Nrithya Jagannathan. Nrithya Jagannathan is a professional Bharatanatyam artiste and a senior disciple of Kalaimamani Krishnakumari Narendran. A Ph.D., scholar and dance researcher, she has performed extensively in India and abroad.

Bhedas (Single Pack Hybrid CD - VCD cum CD-ROM)This Hybrid CD (VCD cum CD-ROM) presents in a clear and comprehensive manner the theory underlying Bharatanatyam, the quintessence of Indian culture, the perfect synthesis of Bhava, Raga and Tala and the ultimate metaphor of Truth, Beauty and Absolute Reality. It is indeed significant that this traditional dance form of India treats the entire human body as an effective instrument of communication and has a universality of reach unfettered by barriers.
This product covers in detail Sira, Drsti, Griva and Pada Bhedas (head, eye, neck and feet movements) along with their applications ('viniyogas'), supported by exhaustive video demonstration based on Nandikesvara's Abhinaya Darpana.
It also contains complete Sanskrit text of all the verses along with the transliteration and meanings of the various movements and their viniyogas.
Demonstration: Jyolsana Menon. Jyolsana Menon is a distinguished dancer and senior faculty member of an eminent Chennai-based institution and has years of experience behind her.
Concept, Research, Script & Narrative: Nrithya Jagannathan. Nrithya Jagannathan is a professional Bharatanatyam artiste and a senior disciple of Kalaimamani Krishnakumari Narendran. A Ph.D., scholar and dance researcher, she has performed extensively in India and abroad. 

System Requirements :
VCD: Video CD Player
CD-ROM : Windows 95/98/2000, Pentium Processor 32MB RAM(64 MB Recommended), Multimedia Kit, 800*600 High Colour (16 Bit).

Hasthas & Bhedahs (Twin Pack Hybrid CD - VCD cum CD-ROM)

This Hybrid CD (VCD cum CD-ROM) present in a clear comprehensive manner the theory underlying Bharatanatyam, the quintessence of Indian culture, the perfect synthesis of Bhava, Raga and Tala and the ultimate metaphor of truth, beauty and absolute reality.
This is a twin CD pack covering in detail Asamyuta & Samyuta Hastah (single and double handed gestures) along with their 'viniyogas', Sira, Drsti, Griva and Pada Bhedas (head, eye, neck and feet movements) along with their 'viniyogas' supported by exhaustive video demonstration based on Nandikesvara's Abhinaya Darpana.
It also contains complete Sanskrit text of all the verses along with the transliteration and meanings of the various movements and their viniyogas.
Demonstration: Jyolsana Menon. Jyolsana Menon is a distinguished dancer and senior faculty member of an eminent Chennai-based institution and has years of experience behind her.
Concept, Research, Script & Narrative: Nrithya Jagannathan. Nrithya Jagannathan is a professional Bharatanatyam artiste and a senior disciple of Kalaimamani Krishnakumari Narendran. A Ph.D., scholar and dance researcher, she has performed extensively in India and abroad.

System Requirements :
VCD: Video CD Player
CD-ROM : Windows 95/98/2000, Pentium Processor 32MB RAM(64 MB Recommended), Multimedia Kit, 800*600 High Colour (16 Bit).

• Designed &Demonstrated by a renowned danseuse
• Comprehensive in approach and clarity in treatment
• Dazzling demonstrations by the danseuse herself

Varnam is an important component of Bharathanatyam that ageless and exquisite dance form of India. True to its name, 'Varnam' lends colour , variety and verve to the dance recital and serves as a perfect yardstick to judge the quality of the dance and the competence of the dancer.

(i) "Manavi..." composed by Ponnaya, one of the haloed Thanjavur Quartet in raga Sankarabharanam set to Adi Tala is amorous in content and carries allegorical description of the yearning and ultimate union of the soul with the divinity-Lord Brihadisvara of Thanjavur.

(ii) "Nee Manamirangi..." composed by Andavan Pichai in raga Lathangi and set to Adi Tala, stresses the 'bhakti' (devotion) element by extolling the glory of Lord Muruga.

This product features exhaustive video demo on Trikala Jathi with variations, Arudi, Jathis, Sahitya, Sanchari,Sarpanadai & Thattimettu, Mukthyisvara, Charanam, Charana Svaras, Svarakshara, Makuta Svara. Besides those crisp and coherent explanations, the product carries some dazzling demonstrations by the danseuse herself.

It comes as a twin pack containing two VCDs
Volume 1 Covers theory & demonstration with exhaustive video demo of more than one hour
Volume 2 features recital of the above two varnams by 'Nrithya Choodamani' Priyadarsini Govind herself.

Varnam - the sum & substance is an ideal learning tool that demonstrates how technology can serve as an effective vehicle to present the nuances of Bharathanatyam.

• Designed &Demonstrated by a renowned danseuse
• Comprehensive in approach and clarity in treatment
• Dazzling demonstrations by the danseuse herself

Varnam is an important component of Bharathanatyam that ageless and exquisite dance form of India. True to its name, 'Varnam' lends colour , variety and verve to the dance recital and serves as a perfect yardstick to judge the quality of the dance and the competence of the dancer.

(i) "Manavi..." composed by Ponnaya, one of the haloed Thanjavur Quartet in raga Sankarabharanam set to Adi Tala is amorous in content and carries allegorical description of the yearning and ultimate union of the soul with the divinity-Lord Brihadisvara of Thanjavur.
(ii) "Nee Manamirangi..." composed by Andavan Pichai in raga Lathangi and set to Adi Tala, stresses the 'bhakti' (devotion) element by extolling the glory of Lord Muruga.
This product features exhaustive video demo on Trikala Jathi with variations, Arudi, Jathis, Sahitya, Sanchari,Sarpanadai & Thattimettu, Mukthyisvara, Charanam, Charana Svaras, Svarakshara, Makuta Svara. Besides those crisp and coherent explanations, the product carries some dazzling demonstrations by the danseuse herself.
This product Covers theory & demonstration with exhaustive video demo of more than one hour.
Varnam - the sum & substance is an ideal learning tool that demonstrates how technology can serve as an effective vehicle to present the nuances of Bharathanatyam.

• Designed &Demonstrated by a renowned danseuse
• Comprehensive in approach and clarity in treatment
• Dazzling demonstrations by the danseuse herself

Varnam is an important component of Bharathanatyam that ageless and exquisite dance form of India. True to its name, 'Varnam' lends colour , variety and verve to the dance recital and serves as a perfect yardstick to judge the quality of the dance and the competence of the dancer.
(i) "Manavi..." composed by Ponnaya, one of the haloed Thanjavur Quartet in raga Sankarabharanam set to Adi Tala is amorous in content and carries allegorical description of the yearning and ultimate union of the soul with the divinity-Lord Brihadisvara of Thanjavur.
(ii) "Nee Manamirangi..." composed by Andavan Pichai in raga Lathangi and set to Adi Tala, stresses the 'bhakti' (devotion) element by extolling the glory of Lord Muruga.
This product features exhaustive video demo on Trikala Jathi with variations, Arudi, Jathis, Sahitya, Sanchari,Sarpanadai & Thattimettu, Mukthyisvara, Charanam, Charana Svaras, Svarakshara, Makuta Svara. Besides those crisp and coherent explanations, the product carries some dazzling demonstrations by the danseuse herself.
This product features recital of the above two varnams by 'Nrithya Choodamani' Priyadarsini Govind herself
Varnam - the sum & substance is an ideal learning tool that demonstrates how technology can serve as an effective vehicle to present the nuances of Bharathanatyam.