Marina’s Ganga is an embodiment of feminine power

Marina Antony throughout a dance efficiency titled Ganga at Regional Theatre in Thrissur on Tuesday.
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What if the holy river Ganga had been a lady? She would embody the nurturing spirit of a mom with persistence, the romantic attract of a lover, and the devotion of divinity itself. Flowing endlessly, devoted to the salvation of others, even whereas enduring the ache of separation—that is the essence of Ganga, a dance efficiency that enriched the Onam celebrations in Thrissur, symbolising the power of womanhood.

Dancer Marina Antony introduced Ganga to the stage on the Regional Theatre of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi right here on Tuesday. Ganga was introduced in a classical Bharatanatyam type with simplified gestures and expressions. This strategy allowed even these unfamiliar with the intricacies of classical dance to get pleasure from and perceive it simply.

The 45-minute dance piece is impressed by the concept divine beings, although celestial, expertise love equally to human girls. The efficiency was choreographed by dancer R.L.V. Anand and featured lyrics by Rajeev Aalunkal, with music and vocal performances by Guruvayur Bhagyalakshmi. The lighting and stage setup had been managed by Murali Thayyil.

Ms. Antony is a disciple of Mr. Anand and the late Ravi Grasp, specialising in people dance kinds. She is at present pursuing a grasp’s diploma in Kuchipudi at Silicon Andhra College.