Captivating Kalinga Nartana Thillana - Sridevi Nrithyalaya - Bharathanatyam Dance

[@ASentientBlockofSwissCheese]

Today it finally clicked why I enjoy watching SDN dance dramas so much. Many times I see, artistes, in attempts to portray characters, lose their individuality. The portrayal becomes very mechanical and disconnected. And the fine dancers of SDN, I’ve noticed, somehow manage to portray these characters while preserving their natural mannerisms. It makes the characters feel more layered, nuanced and honestly, much more real. It’s like the difference between looking at a picture of a person, versus watching how they actually behave. Bhairavi Ma’am’s Srinivasa is THE Srinivasa. No one else can match that portrayal, according to me. Her Krishna is exactly what I visualise when I think of Krishna. Now, even my own imagination can’t match this depiction of Krishna. I’ve commented this on other videos before as well. Part of the magic is the choreography. The other part is making the characters come alive. Thank you, Sheela ma’am and Sridevi Nrithyalaya, for doing all that you do. 🙏

[@crosham3748]

Yes, that was a missing part for me too. Though putting aside personality in order to perform a role, still these ladies have their own spin so to say, and this makes it wonderfull.

[@silviamarchena3050]

You are the best and this performance is simply amazing. One of my favorite pieces performed by my favorite dance troupe. Didn't dissapoint at all.

[@lorrainefranchi9105]

Such beauty and grace ! With every movement and gesture imbued with great significance ❤❤❤

[@himanichandgadkar2397]

Harinie ji seems to be an all-rounder.... She gives amazing expressions, dances beautifully and she sings also!! So many talents in one person!!

[@ss.2727]

That Girl who plays Krishna...may be its Krishna who has captured her soul for this performance.... Tears of joy seeing the performance..... The other girls weren't there, only Kalinga the snake was there such was their flexibility and grace.

[@vasudhapappu8729]

Her name is bhairavi venkatesan

[@goutamsardar8364]

SHE is bhairavi venkatesan

[@prabhavathisubbu9612]

Koi

[@chitraaraj9011]

Amazing and wonderful performance

[@Krishnarppanam101]

Amazing krishna.. 🥰🥰🥰

[@pageandink]

Hail from the USA. This guy singing is killing it. His voice is melodious and exciting at the same time. ❤️ Then the ladies came in and I’m like 🙌🏾

[@aishwarya1115]

Whatever we missed out by not being born in Vrajabhoomi when Krishna actually danced on Kalinga in Dwapara, that very divine sight has been brought before our eyes by this crew. Fantastic work by the dancers, musicians and the Guru! Much thanks for showing the bloopers for two reasons - a) helped show the awesome effort put in by you all, and b) brought us back to the reality of Kaliyuga from the time travel we had. It was that realistic. Many thanks!

[@vigiis]

Nailed it

[@pragathi9243]

100% true

[@KevinFitzMauriceEverett]

Watching again. The dance makes these women more beautiful, and these women make the dance more beautiful.

[@runganathannaidu4008]

Starved of our culture, a song very soothing, danced superbly by innocent kids, is very captivating and music to the ears. Well rendered and blissful. I enjoyed very much. From S A Africa

[@markrush2107]

I can only imagine the intense hard work that goes into such a production. Exquisitely beautiful.

[@kmanoham]

This is the first time I have seen Kālinga Nartana Thillāna as a Dance and it was brilliant. It's already a difficult item as just music but to choreograph this and then execute a brilliant dance takes teamwork, dedication, and leadership. Thank you - all the members of the group who made this possible on and off the screen.

[@ireninarender6405]

Oh my God, excellent choriography. A great thrilling performance. God bless the entire team.

[@kavitababy5041]

🙏🙏 I am not dancer, I am feeling very guilty that I have not learnt. This inspires me soo much. Oh God you people are blessed directly from God.

[@navnitpithadia5481]

बहुत सुंदर प्रस्तुति। भैरवी कृष्ण के रुप में साक्षात कृष्ण ही लग रही थी । शीला जी आप और पुरी टीम बधाई और अभीनंदन के पात्र हैं

[@raghuramkunsoth7173]

I can feel the emotions carried out between Krishna and Kalingas. Efforts made by great dancers is amazing. Krishnam Vande..Jagatgurum 🙏🏻

[@Salesmarketing-j8c]

Need 1000 eyes to see this dance, watched atleast 5 times. Harinie Jeevitha's voice over? I wonder how many talents she holds within. Mrithangam and male voice are solid and definitely Kalinga would surrender. Flute was like Krishna himself played it. 5 stars out of 5.

[@pe1145]

Oh god, 9 mins of complete bliss. You made impossible possible.

[@globezet769]

Сколько же сил и времени уходит на съемку одного ролика, это гигантский труд!!! Большое спасибо за Ваши труды, Вы все БОЛЬШИЕ МОЛОДЦЫ!!! Особенно хотел бы отметить Харини Дживита, она мне так сильно нравится, что не могу оторвать от нее взгляд!!! Она очень красива!!!

[@pragna7044]

My god!! I feel this is Krishna himself dancing with kalinga...😍🙏🙏

[@bhuvaneswarisrinivasan9109]

Very fabulous, graceful, organised team work for oothukadu's composition.. long live the participants, their name and fame, Hats of to Guru Sheela mam...

[@arjunrajesh4907]

instant transport to the lap of shree krishna ! You beautiful people are strengthening the dharma all around , Hari will always be with you

[@ramchandtp812]

Really...... Inexplicable the grace...... Style and all aspects of performance. Hats off... Charan sparsh pranaam

[@Son9]

Oh wow. This is a lot. They are literally embodying Lila. Bhairavi is honestly so perfect as Krishna I called her him more than a few times. 😂 But seriously. I shed a tear. The rhythm, the harmony, the contrast of feminine vs the masculine, the superb abhinaya- all come together in a beautiful portrayal of the divine. The bloopers at the end really just emphasized all of yours' dedication to this art that extends beyond art. Absolutely brilliant. Radiant.

[@aartia5260]

Bhairavi honestly beats the Krishna of my imagination. Now any time I think of Krishna I am reminded of Bhairavi and vice versa. Beautiful rendition. The messages were clearly portrayed. The energy was maintained till the very. Despite the many stops as we see in the bloopers the dancers gracefully maintained the continuity of the item. Since the day it was posted I have heard it at least thrice everyday. I can't get enough of it. The musical ensemble is also perfect as usual. In love with this. This has brought me closer to Krishna more than ever. Perfect. Thank u so much SdN for posting the entire version and given the viewers this pleasure.

[@shwethajay]

Yes..she is a perfect fit for Krishna role

[@ss.2727]

Arthi A You have conveyed what was in my heart. I am transported to another Yuga and can see Kalinga, Krishna, the river and even the Herd of cows that get poisoned. Now I am no dancer nor do I know ABZs of Barathanatyam, yet I feel transported and see only Krishna and not Bhairavi. One thing that keeps coming back to my mind is the Teacher's efforts and the students' discipline in adhering to the teacher. This video and the same one by Kuldeep pai sir and the duo Rahul and Sooriyagayathri are on loop on my phone and its my morning noon and night routine. Feel blessed to have come across the same.

[@mteverest7673]

Totally inappropriate to compare mere mortals to God Supreme! It is not only absurd to conceive and limit the Infinite Absolute within the confines of a human life form, but also offensive, blasphemous and sinful. Cannot believe SDN is encouraging such words and thoughts. A word of caution to SDN - while some artistic liberties are allowed for the representation/portrayal of the Supreme Almighty, don't get carried away to break the boundaries of abstraction.

[@ஹரிஹரபக்தன்]

​@@mteverest7673 This is not Christianity, but the Sanatana Dharma. So it is absolutely not blasphemous or sinful or other monotheist nonsense. Our Hindu Devataas are embodied in mountains, mounds of rock, formed mud piles in which they've been invoked and twigs of grass; they're embodied in the entire world and universe. Only the Hindu Devataas are depicted in this video, so monotheist conceptions of blasphemy do not apply at all and monotheists have no say. In Hinduism, in the Hindu dance and drama forms as set out in Naatya Shaastras, the Hindu dancers, being bhaktas, are meant to try and embody (as much as is humanly possible) the aspect and gunas of the Devataas they're depicting, of the paramaatman; just as the music and lyrics tries to do so in Nada form and meaning. The dancers are meant to depict the Vedic religion, conveying the Vaidika Dharma through itihaasas and puraaNas to the audience thereby. SDN achieves all of this superbly and makes it look effortless, adhering to the shaastras on natyam correctly. Namaskaaram, SDN (guru, dancers, musicians, other staff). Thanks for not listening to crypto monotheists: twitter accounts exposed as Paki have also tried telling Hindus that dressing up as Hindu Gods in Hindu plays should be banned. It irks only monotheists, whereas it is very correct as per our Shaastras. Aarti A only said that Smt Bhairavi's depiction of Shri Krishna beat her imagination of him, thus raising the bar for her imagination, not that it beat Sri Krishna Himself. She now is able to better envision Sri Krishna thanks to bhakta Smt Bhairavi's authentic depiction elevating her imagination. I often associate any turtle and tortoise with the Koormaavataaram. Neither is blasphemous, but is a natural result of Sanatana Dharma instilling a sense of wonder at the pervasiveness of Vedic Divinity. Smt Bhairavi embodies her Father Sri Krishna superbly. Thank you to her and all SDN for the re-enactment of this divine leela so bhaktas like myself can witness it with human eyes.

[@hihihibish]

YES

[@leopoldrobatche5318]

Good choice Bairavi as Megavarnadevan & Gopi Hishtha Deva!! Full Harmony !! Pure Mani !!! Thanks SDN !!!

[@zzzlife]

What an incredibly beautiful production from all angles; dancers, you are simply so graceful and beautiful! You devotion to hard work shines through every move..... Solute to your teacher too!

[@jayantjoshi5662]

Thanks ma'am to have us experience this. Whatever beauty we appreciate in modern world melt down to NOTHING in front of asthetics of our traditions. This dont let us drawned away by modern world and keep us grounded in our roots. The dance is beautifully performed and I think this is my favourite one from your channel. Apart from all the talent it is also experienced that how ma'am keep giving chance to all her students to be centre of attraction in different projects. It boosts everybodys confidence at the same time keep them grounded too. Also Harinis voice over is fantastic. They are lucky that they got such a guru who is grooming them in different aspects of the art. No need to say may lord krishna bless you, because he is already doing it and we are also getting that blessing through you. Thanks a lot🙏.

[@eshaalakshmids]

Agreed to all your words sir

[@rJ-zw4dt]

Everything is so beautiful but the krishna just stands out 😍 what a outstanding portrayal.

[@ramasatya6317]

The one portraying Lord krishna is so elegant, beautiful and divine.

[@raghuvidhya8386]

It is outstanding performance Bhairavi venkatesen really a lord Krishna

[@mridunidhi]

Wow! Such a brilliant dance! It took me back to that era when Krishna slayed Kalinga! Awesome!!

[@kookieslonghair1147]

The use of rhythms, nadais and the intricacy of the choreography are truely amazing. You can tell a lot of effort was put into this production and it has really paid off. Thank you for putting this on youtube for us to watch.

[@JhilikDuttaSinghaRoy]

I am speechless.

[@leelaranimanem6207]

Yes dear

[@rishabhs4956]

Why?

[@cvanim]

The Krishna is so superb and the four supporting dancers are more than superb. The co-ordination, the synergy, the synchronisation of these four is simply fabulous. Wowww....the whole performance has touched something deep inside and radiating bliss. May you all are showered with more and more of the energy from Paramatma and you do many more masterpieces in the future

[@rajasibhattacherjee7786]

What an outstanding choreography ! Grace , perfection and energy are always at its peak . These ladies are like apsara of the heaven came to earth to mesmerize us .

[@sindhumd318]

ഹരേ കൃഷ്ണാ ......❤️♥️♥️ ഗാനമാലപിച്ച ഗാനഗന്ധർവ്വനും നൃത്തമവതരിപ്പിച്ച കണ്ണനും ഗോപികമാർക്കും പിന്നണിയിൽ പ്രവർത്തിച്ച എല്ലാവർക്കും പ്രത്യേകിച്ചും മഹാമഹിമ ശ്രീമതി ഷീല ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണനും എൻ്റെ ഹൃദയംഗമമായ കൂപ്പുകൈ🙏🙏🙏

[@ksmanian7679]

Outstanding....I only saw the Lord , Kalinga and the Gopis....no one...no one...My prostrations to the entire troupe. Radhe Krishna 🙏.

[@ankurbiswas80]

I've heard every rendition of Kalinga Nirthana but this is beyond anything. Lots of love.

[@ankurbiswas80]

Coming back after two years to watch this again. SDN, the joy that keeps of giving. May Krishna bless you.

[@suryaambika5122]

Oh my God.. there is only like button here, i would like to have a ❤ option... beautiful performance... ❤❤❤. I love the Krishna. Thank you Bhairavi

[@deeps5239]

Saw this video 15 days back.. N now my day never ends without watching it... No words to express..

[@murugadossdirector]

Outstanding choreography mam... what an expression... may the lord Krishna bless you all 👏👏👏

[@nithyat4504]

Sir I am so glad and happy to see ur posting.please encourage the students.🙏🙏

[@pattabiramanpalanisamy2018]

மிகவும் நேர்த்தியான முறையில் பாட்டும் நடனமும் இயல்பாகவே அமைந்திருக்கிறது. பாட்டுக்கு நடனமா?நடனத்திற்கு பாட்டா?.பட்டாபிராமன் கள்ளிப்பட்டி.

[@dryatish2102]

Wow sir glad to see you hear.. Best wish for the Darbar Sir one suggestion if u have not seen the Darbar music channel where Aruna sairam has sung this song plz do watch it

[@bhavanins2298]

God's gift. Great performance.

[@ramshankarg3113]

Why don't u show this in films as it is? Because in films all were love with very cheap body language.

[@saisameer6194]

What a splendid performance. No words to speak. Jai sri krishna

[@kawyamrj2602]

No one can do Krishna role better than Bhairavi❤️🔥 Babe rocks!

[@shyamalacharyulu5033]

Beatifully and gracefully Presented kalinga narthanamu

[@shibasangeetham]

No number of count I repeatedly watched and felt I too danced ..I feel so much blessed to hear kalinganarthana sung by needamangalam krishnamoorthy bhagavatar in my child hood days.along with his dance.now continuing to listen and watch the same

[@rkm6891]

Wow.. fantastic.. i am not finding correct words to appreciate.. i am overjoyed.. thank you very much all for such a splendid perfomance..🙏

[@trishitachakraborty1360]

Mesmerising 😍😍 Felt like lord Krisha himself is dancing with Kalinga❤❤

[@9900259969]

No words. Magnificent!!!

[@950bolt]

What a composition by Oothukadu Venkata Subba Iyer!... The composers of those days makes me wonder, what were they made of

[@navnitpithadia5481]

SDN team deserve very big congratulations to excel in all aspects of this presentation, be it a dancer's performance, choreography, music , singers ,and on top of all is excellent videography. Once again big congratulations .

[@petiprinz]

Brilliant foot work and amazing timing amongst them. The chorégraphie was perfect.

[@ramya3871]

Oo mind blowing thillana... Harinie n bhairavi nailed it

[@vibes8828]

Felt like I was live seeing lord Krishna dancing on top of kalinga and dancing with the Gopikas . Just fabulous watching on repeat 😍😍

[@sjkamesh4713]

Srikanth sir is always amazing When Srikanth sir and Sridevi nrithyalaya combines it's just a treat to the viewers 🙏

[@meghnakumari7441]

The depection of kaliyan mardan has been done so beautifully .....really krishna will be so happy seeing this ❤️💚🥹

[@phanikumarmanda2086]

Namma janma dhanya aagide by viewing this.

[@vazjalavaishnavivazjalavai5741]

Outstanding performance and choreography which I have ever seen......just amazing.........

[@navnitpithadia5481]

As usual team SDN at best , whatever they do is always with perfection . आप पर इक्ष्वरका सदा आषीर्वाद बना रहे ऐसी शुभकामनाएं

[@GloriousVictorious]

These five are the dream team. Seriously amazing chemistry ❤️💖❤️ transcendent performance as usual. Magical work

[@sravanthi555]

so nice to see...felt like krishna himself dancing...thank you all

[@sriprabasathieshchandar84]

Such a divine experience watching this Kalinga Narthana Thillana. Hat's off to the girls who performed and Koti Pranams to the Guru

[@VGBGI]

Excellent, outstanding, what a divine sight to watch, what a divine melody to listen, what a divine bhava to feel, kudos to all the naatya praveenes, god bless all of you. Lord Krishna visible throughout. In fact I saw this after listening to Vid Kuldeep Pais rendering of the thillana with his two students Surya Gayithri and Rahul Vellal. Once again immense thanks to all the Gandharvamsha sambhuthes.

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

🙏

[@Jhanavarshniraja]

No words in the world are beautiful enough to praise him SRI KRISHNA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KevinFitzMauriceEverett]

Thanks for posting so many videos. It allows me to focus on different dancers and their unique contributions to the expression of the dance style.

[@suneelakosuru9136]

Extraordinary Super unity Hat's of to your guru and all of you

[@anuradhavasudevan2602]

We see Kannan in the form of Bhiravi. Thilana was excellent. Enjoyed very much.

[@anithasoundararajan2978]

Wow! I got goosebumps and couldnt believe the world I was transported into! Each of the dancers were splendid! Thanks guys for doing this :) :)

[@lakshmiramachandran4]

Wow! Amazing maam.. what a expressions ...superb. I am always admiring From SDN students . Big kudos to Bairavai, Harinie jeevitha, and all

[@bhaskarbulusu]

Showing the bloopers in the end is a great idea..Shows the efforts put in... Thanks for keeping the culture alive... recording it for future generations. Art Schools have to invest in Costumes, Dresses, Backgrounds , Musicians and recording studios, halls etc... This needs patronage from all.

[@shivuSuryakarna]

Love you akka .....harinie akka ur voice was super .....i watch this video more than 100 times and it's true. Love you

[@anuvipindevan]

Just imagine how much stamina and dedication are required to pull this off...thank you for sharing such an amazing piece ❤️

[@vyshnavivaraganti3222]

Wah...!!!madam what a choreography madam such a beautiful krishna..bhairavi ...🥰🙏🙏🙏 Sheela mam always inspires me as a beautiful dance master....paadabhivandanam mam🙏🙏🙏

[@unknownsender6642]

Just amazing, Loved performance of everyone and singers are also great.

[@vtdanceworld139]

very happy to hear harinie akka voice in this

[@Salesmarketing-j8c]

Imagine Krishna he's beautiful, when bhairavi wears it, it's outstanding. Beautiful performance. Music is way best.

[@neethuk.g4023]

Beautiful performance.... No words to explain that Feel ❤❤❤ Hare Krishna

[@sorabhchauhankathak]

really amazing i m speechless

[@mohanalakshmi5924]

Wonderful.. Bhairavi as Lord Krishna is so cute.. The entire team as always is fantastic.. Beautiful choreography... Unni ma'am 🙏🙏🙏..music, pakkamelam, 🙏🙏🙏sdn is marvelous 🙏🙏🙏

[@ganeshmore7219]

Very nice. Very well depicted, choreographed and performed

[@dhanyawariar9257]

Power packed performance; soulful yet energetic rendition; lively music.... I don't have words to express my happiness after watching this dance

[@jayalakshmisundar4042]

This dance is really a stress buster to me. I watch it for several times and I love it.

[@parthibanravikumar7536]

Sruthi Sagar’s flute after thillana starts is a new embellishment in this thillana from other recordings. Melodious!!! The Harinie and Sheela mam’s voice over adds vibrant mood to the Strong rendition of Srikanth Sir’s voice. The smoke effect as background adds depth to the presentation. Usage of four dancers for the rhythm pattern is creating an animated view of thaalam. As usual its an unusual splendid SDN’s presentation of this popular Thillana. Jai Kishna. Happy Janmashtami SDN

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

🙏

[@radhakumar4069]

Wow what a chreography. Synchronized to the chore superlative performance

[@deeparajendran2901]

Oh my God what a performance ❤❤❤ I have goosebumps all over my body .Thank you blessed ones 🙏🙏🙏

[@gayathiriharirajan8537]

JUST one word AMAZING, goosebumps from the start until the end, what a rendition,,, hatsoff to the composer and the girls, my heartfelt prayers to everyone VAAZHGA VALAMUDAN,

[@aaishrajcoomar7020]

Everyone is so beautiful. Krishna is just stunning. The bloopers were nice to see. They look like they have alot of fun.

[@proteeeti]

This is a magnificent offering to our Kanhaiya on the occasion of Janmashtami! I'm sure he too will dancing along with these imesely talented devotees of his in every atom of the universe! 😍😍😍

[@msubramaniam8]

outtanding choreography and dancing ma'am........Happy KrIshna Janmaashtami

[@aditisamanta1078]

Wow amazing ❤

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

We are so glad you enjoyed the performance! 😊

[@Kimfunfq5ol]

After hearing Kuldeep Sir and his two devoted singers beloved Surya Gayatri and Rahul Vellal wanted to see a beautiful dance. Beautiful dance and saw your thanking note to Kuldeep Sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏 felt Lord Krishna crumbling my ego with his beautiful narthana🙏🙏

[@purnangatheodissiresearchf5482]

Adbhutam... It's a beautiful choreography and music composition I ever saw... Thanks to share. 🙏🙏🙏

[@SheelaUnniSrideviNrithyalaya]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@geetakp5686]

Awesome. Lovely costumes. Overall perfection

[@amrithavarshini1363]

Krishna or vishnu vesham suits bairavi so well ❤👌👍🙏

[@deeptham.namboothiri752]

This is really beautiful in every aspect 👌👌 Awesome choreography and mind-blowing performance 👏👏👏👏👏Kudos to whole team behind this wonderful piece of art.👍👍 I literally don't know whom to look at..All of them are blessed talented and hard working dancers.. With lord Krishna's grace may all of them be the same...Keep dancing dears.... Also Sheela Ma'am ..you are unique..... training so many kids with atmost perfection isn't a cake walk.. Hats off to you Ma'am 🙏🙏Keep inspiring lots and lots of dancers....❤️❤️

[@yafayafa9601]

SO WONDERFUL! My deep compliments and gratitude to the music team also, they were first class!!

[@rishabhsagar5627]

Truly inspiring. The dance form rejuvenates me every time. A true pleasure for the soul.

[@VinodKumar-qd8oc]

Listening to this song is nothing but directly communicating to the Lord Krishna..🙏

[@rajavp]

Excellent. Great team work, what a wonderful performance. Waiting to see more. Thank you.

[@segumahesh7958]

No words beyond imagination... Plz do participate on world stages like India,us,uk got talent shows so that it can reach more🙏🙏🙏

[@gauravdeochakke]

This was simply perfect. What co-ordination. Speechless. Hats off to you. 🙏 Keep up the good work. God bless.