DISCOVERING DEVI, 'Impressions of the Observer'

The Raadha Kalpa Dance Company presents:
DISCOVERING DEVI
‘Impressions of the observer’
The coffee table book with a collection of beautiful photographs is now available on linktr.ee/dancerukmini
In 2020, Anup J Kat and Vivian Ambrose joined Rukmini on tour during a series of performances for Shivaratri and captured the journey on camera. Finding Shiva is written from the performer’s perspective while Discovering Devi, a coffee table book, conveys the viewer’s perspective through a selection of beautiful photographs.
Published by INDIC ACADEMY
Choreographed and performed by:
Rukmini Vijayakumar
VIDEO CREDITS
Anup J Kat
Vivian Ambrose
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MUSIC CREDITS
Produced by: Kalakriya
Vocals: Preethy Mahesh
Released by: Priyadarshini Govind
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[@kalyanamitra2048]

I just adore how she walks into a simple, unadorned courtyard and totally transforms it into a sacred space solely through her dance.

[@knechtgottes9109]

His dance! Ist's a men!

[@Tamishvara]

​@@knechtgottes9109 ​ This is a feminine dancer, they're just very thin and structured. Also, if you're going to judge like this, you don't belong on the internet. Everyone's journey in life is different, and if you're going to be hateful towards someone like a transgender or crossdressing individual, then you're going to lead a sad, miserable life. I hope, for your sake, that you learn to open your heart to everyone, and not just those you consider "normal", you'll find a lot more happiness in your life.

[@kalyanamitra2048]

@@knechtgottes9109 Rukmini Vijayakumar?

[@potatojoe370]

​@@Tamishvara calm down. The English may be a problem or you just got taken for a ride. Try not to jump to judgments yourself. Once you progress further this will all be dust. Now to why I came to ask a question not of the court year but the room above that the staircase leads into. It is a screened room, how does that work with an open stair well? An architecture questions.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@Sehemo108]

What a privilege to be able to watch such performances from the other side of the world. Thank you for making this!

[@johnbanach3875]

How true!

[@sinigdhabiswas8144]

The most powerful dance I’ve ever seen. I have no words for it. All I will say is Kali Maa came through in this dance. Kali Maa was here. She guided the movements and felt so much joy here that you can see Maa in the dancer’s expression, gestures, and moves. Maa was here. Wow, I have no other words. This is pure bliss.

[@user-nt9bh7nn8p]

As a martial art enthusiast, I have never witnessed a better demonstration of flexibility and control. Such a breath-taking duality of strength and grace. Thank you for the experience.

[@jaynenunya6070]

yes! also---did you feel the kali segment in your SOUL?

[@user-zg4wz4oz5t]

i like the idea of a male mastering control over his body by learning female indian dance moves. kind of like you should take training where you can get it and theres no way learning all of this stuff doesent make you stronger. cant imagine the torture she must have put ehrswlf through to learn the elephant riding move.

[@pototokayman]

I thought the exact same thing

[@joshcka]

As long as I know, Kali symbolize the duality of love. Devotion and rage. Devoted to the one she loves most but also full of rage to the one who hurt her. Such a beautiful and divine dance, I feel like this dance or form of art is not meant to be just only a dance but a worship. Forgive me if I'm wrong... ❤️

[@ishitasingh6214]

You are correct. This used to be typically a temple dance meant only for worship earlier. Now it has spread outside of those boundaries and we are blessed to witness this.🙂

[@Ceylon727]

yes Mostly if another is hurt among the deities or devotees .. 💗

[@niluferozyoruk7718]

I don’t believe anyone can dance this without transcending to it’s meaning.

[@chrisdeehan3374]

It's this that she fully buddies so masterfully my soul cannot resist Cxxx 💐🌹💚🇬🇧

[@bscmshama]

@@ishitasingh6214 ma’am. Please I am divinely interested in the story this dance was telling. I know a little of my studies of Hinduism. I have seen Kali many times in her portrait with her tongue out, a dismembered head In one of her hands, and her husband underneath her…. But this woman in the beginning of her dance seemed to be dressing someone in deep pride. I would love to understand as best as an American could. I would also like to translate the song if I could…. If you have the time to share any resources that I could research it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and dance?

[@user-yq9ex7hr1i]

The dancer looks like she has transcended to another realm. She feels what she is dancing. Almost becoming one with her art form. She no longer feels her body and mind. Some sort of divinity has taken over. This level of perfection comes with devotion not just practice alone.

[@so_she_said]

Yes, the devil.

[@Alicia-ck2bg]

Yes, you my friend helped me form my words of my thoughts perfectly... Thanks...

[@Nyamonymous]

Была бы дивайн - накрыла бы решетку ковриком.

[@skylerrrrrrrr]

@@so_she_said ?

[@miniyoongles]

@@so_she_said do you mean devi? lmfao

[@asimadash6694]

She was governed by Devi's presence throughout the dance, her facial expressions and her movements just show it..........this is pure devotion ❤

[@user-ps3em7ze8h]

Потрясающе красивая девушка! Действительно вправе изображать богиню! Какой талант, отточенность движений, чувство ритма, эмоциональность, мастерство! Браво! Интересно бы до конца узнать и понять саму историю, которая рассказывается в танце. Я увидела две ипостаси богини: милостивую и яростную, которая может убивать врагов. По мифологии вроде демонов, которые не могут сопротивляться ее силе. Высунутый язык - она удивляется. Там история связана с Шивой, которого она встречает. Но танец просто верх совершенства! Я читала, что такие ритуальные танцы, жрицы-танцовщицы исполняют после многих лет учебы, после серьезной ритуальной подготовки. Какие молодцы индийский народ, что сохраняют свое искусство на протяжении тысячелетий!

[@user-nt7yi5dm1u]

Мне показалось, что начало было с создания Всего сущего :) Вообще каждый жест в танце имеет свое значение. Это просто рассказ в танце. Красотища, да! Еще, кажется, был момент с символическим напоением молоком земли, заметили?

[@juless.4414]

The camera did an amazing job! Often times performers do their best but the camera doesnt understand the world of dance specifically. As dancers we dance with the elements in us and especially air becomes our companian in the dance, what the camera understood was how to move intuitively like the wind capturing the magic of the dancers spirit and respect all the elements, spirits and energies within and around. Amazing co creative storytelling

[@vipraf]

I noticed that too. Amazing work by the recording team.

[@nadezhdanaumova8959]

True. Absolutely.

[@jaybharti1music]

जय श्री कृष्ण 🙏😊

[@NoircatMask]

i wish they focused less on the face and more on the whole body, i get that the dancer is beautiful but i want to see the entirety of movement :(

[@somniumisdreaming]

@@NoircatMask They did focus mostly on the whole body, that's why it is so good.

[@heximancer28]

This blew me away. I saw the priestess approach the altar and make offerings. She prays and invokes the goddess. She battles demons 3 times in 3 planes of existence cleansing herself with rainstorms and granting blessing to lesser beings from her innermost core.

[@nevermindgamer4946]

​@Mahi Abhi in the early most part of the dance, the artist prays. Like offering offerings to a statute and giving eye to the statue of the God ( when clay statues are made here in India for worship, after being perfected and dressed up, the master painter does the last thing. He draws the eyes. It symbolises giving the deity vision and life). Here, according to me, the dancer brings life to her imaginary statue of Devi to see her devotion.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@nevermindgamer4946]

@Mahi Abhi thank you very much for your kind words. Thanks. I don't understand my culture very well and i still have a lot to see. As a teenager with lack of full understanding, i can only say what i feel. At the time you mentioned, the dancer depicts the stages of emotions and actions taken by the Devi as she expresses her devotion to her beloved and later, unbounded anger when her identity is attacked.

[@nevermindgamer4946]

@Mahi Abhi Don't worry bud, you don't have to feel sorry. Good to know. Keep the culture going. Enjoy the classical dance friend. If we don't preserve it, who will? Thank you for your kind words. Jai Shree Ram 🙏🙏

[@nevermindgamer4946]

@Mahi Abhi you too friend. Hare Krishna

[@claudiaypaz]

At the end when Maha Kali spears the ego and the heart of devotion overflows with gratitude, my heart does the same. Thank you great dancer!

[@sararolfe]

Indeed!

[@annahappen7036]

I wonder if this dancer (and accompanying musicians) has any idea how much she's impacted so many strangers in far flung regions the world over. She's like Indian Art personified. Breathtaking! Thank you! 🙏

[@wronthalen]

This is no dance but a prayer to Kaali/Devi, the ultimate female form, fairer half of all existence. You were no mere 'Observer' with these world-creating and destroying moves worthy of worship. Such devotion is hard to come by and is truly a blessing that everybody can see this. 🔱 ❤

[@sylvainleopard4532]

Dance is the ultimate form of prayer to rever a Deva or Devi. The real supreme harmony is not a quiet lake, it's a dance, like SHIVA Nataraja creating and destroying all the Worlds. Iti Shivam ! Namaste

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@gemini1123]

I argue that women are NOT ‘fairer’. We experience rage, pain and suffering every month with our periods. Shiva wishes he could be so destructive as a woman pmsing!

[@asahama8173]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 they live in 3000 bc in ancient heliopolis 😂?

[@BunnySpaceMachine]

​@@gemini1123 haha "rage, pain and suffering"? That's a bit dramatic. I take a few Advil and break out my heating pad. 😂

[@ghostinameatsuit4654]

I can't even explain it, when she started moving in Kali's rage and mania, I couldn't help crying. Watching the creation and the destruction, the sense of loss after the realization, the pain and beauty of the cycle. Unreal.

[@mherrj]

oof what pretentious bullshit spewed from some white bitches.

[@7177YT]

@@mherrj Triggered? Fuck off mysogynistic asshole. You never made anything that moved people and you never will, because you''re talentless and insignificant. hehehe (:

[@mherrj]

@@7177YT no. so fucking pathetic.

[@Girl95szia]

@@mherrj your unnecessary hate will, in the end of the day, make your life worse. To comment such uninvited hate and disgust on a comment that is totally good intentioned and positive - I hope you will get better and get over your own hardships and learn to appreciate others. Wish you luck.

[@owlspiritreiki]

So glad I'm not the only one crying!😭💜🙏

[@islabarker133]

The fact that she remembered every move is remarkable! This dance is so beautiful and intricate, even down to the position of her fingers!

[@marinalansayeva4867]

Да, ее руки, ее ладони и пальцы меня поразили особенно!

[@kimberlykayona8189]

I was totally thinking exactly this when I was watching! 🤯

[@theobserver9131]

Really? The world is filled with people that remember what they have studied for years. We're humans, it's kind of what we do. Are you amazed when someone remembers thousands of words in their own language? But yeah, her dance is beautiful.

[@kishmeesh]

​@@theobserver9131next time explain this a little less condescendingly, the point is to educate not mock

[@verybarebones]

Can you recite a text that takes 11 minutes to listen to? Or does your mouth only spew dirt?

[@dubhgall1083]

Thrilling, terrifying and spellbinding. Excellent display of divine femininity. No wonder our ancestors were Goddess worshippers!

[@abenaodo5310]

Very elegant. Indians do a very good job preserving their cultural dances. Something we Africans need to improve in order to maintain our own cultural cohesion. This inspires me to learn to dance African cultural dances and document them in the future!

[@jay.ostojic]

African culture, both historic and current, is so beautiful. I’d love to experience it in person one day :) Good luck on your endeavours! May your spirit remain fierce and powerful.

[@babureddy6478]

All over the world, please re discover, preserve and practice your local culture before they disappear altogether.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@erfyw]

Please do! Our art is what makes us human, and we have to preserve it with all our power

[@RiverWorksCo]

I'm not an expert, but I think in order to become a traditional dancer, or whatever it's called, you have to start learning it all at a very, very young age. I don't think this woman was older than 6 when her parents put her into that school. And that's because it takes an enormous amount of time to learn how to speak with your body.

[@visalakshik.raman.6278]

Nostalgia! As a child, I used to live in a house which had a similar open area in the main hall. We never lacked natural daylight or fresh air. Rain would be interesting to watch. We could play in the light drizzle - without having to step out, since it came right into the house. I am happy such houses still exist and are in very good condition. An excellent venue for this very powerful dance. Devi has many faces. She is the personification of Auspiciousness, Knowledge and Compassion. She has her 'sowmya roopam' and 'saantha bhaavam' in addition to her terrifying form and her terrible anger. But kALI seems to capture everyone's attention by the awe that surrounds Her. Who has more energy.... Siva or pArvathi? As a male Siva would have more power and energy but the name of Devi itself Shakti or Energy. How fascinating must have been their competition in dancing, which finally came to a stop when Siva did the urdhva thANdavam! I am not aware of any other classical dancer who has such perfect control over the body and strikes perfect postures while standing, sitting and even while leaping like a gazelle! The message conveyed is always the same. If the EGO is made to GO from the AHAM ( or I ), Knowledge and Peace arise from within oneself.

[@gunjansharma7146]

Pranam from someone who's fighting with one's ego but hopeful of finding peace and silence within oneself . 🙏🙏

[@visalakshik.raman.6278]

​@@gunjansharma7146 Namaste! PraNamas from one seeker of THE TRUTH to another. The TRUE knowledge can be acquired after several births of our relentless 'Quest for the Best'. Or it may be granted to us a spark of knowledge in a flash of a second. I have a lot to share with you - since you seem to be of the same wavelength as me. I shall present my thoughts and observations in a separate post under the caption 'Points To Ponder' for the benefit of everyone here. Thank you for your thought provoking response!

[@ravikumar-zn9ds]

Kali has more Power gesture in this Bharatnatyam dance.. and performer is outstanding and unbeatable.

[@visalakshik.raman.6278]

@@ravikumar-zn9ds True! She is One of her kind and is unique. She has mastered the best dancing styles of both the hemispheres. 💐🍀💐

[@karimabridges8537]

Thank you for sharing these details. It was a pleasure to read from beginning to end, much like this performance. Beautiful.

[@Instruisto31]

From Andalusia in Spain famous land of Flamenco dance, I have to regonize that I found this dance really wonderful and impresive, because it has a soul, a special meaning that even without knowing the culture and the meaning of the movements touch your heart, there is something "sacred" in her dance. I love that. Love and congratulations from Spain. We recognize that the origin of our Flamenco dance is in mother India, because they were the gipsys comming from India who gave us this present. Now I understand the roots of my culture.

[@jam-ss2jc]

Flamenco is derived from North Indian classical dance called Kathak (if you haven't heard of Or watched it you must.. Because you'll be blown away by the similarities between the two especially the movement of feet) This is Bharatnatyam, which is another classical dance of India (out of 9) which comes from down South of India. Kathak used to be purely for our Gods but over the time it has evolved into many variations which has been incorporated into modern dance as well.

[@jam-ss2jc]

I encourage you to watch some Kathak videos. You'll have a deeper understanding of evolution of Flamenco.

[@Instruisto31]

@@jam-ss2jc thank you very much, you are opening new cultural horizons, lot of greetings from Spain my friend

[@jam-ss2jc]

@@Instruisto31 Akademi presents Apotheosis, is a video which which has covered 4 classical dances of India. At the end of it you'll find Kathak and that particular Kathak is quite closer to Flamenco.

[@jam-ss2jc]

@@Instruisto31 🇪🇸❤

[@alishaamaheshkumarp.4692]

I’m a classical dancer (Bharatnatyam dancer) too and throughout this whole video I could not keep my eyes away I was so immersed by her dance and felt this dancer’s Awh to the point I absolutely teared up by how divine the whole performance felt and the pure expression on her face conveyed so much feelings of a goddess and her different roles in everyone’s life and the symbolism of female aura was portrayed so well in this dance that it shook me to my core it was simply inspiring 🙏🙏🙏

[@jamiegovender4509]

I'm thinking of learning Bharatnatyam. How long would you say it takes to get the basics? I can imagine it's very difficult because of the precise hand gestures and leg movements. But it has such a deep cultural meaning.

[@alishaamaheshkumarp.4692]

@@jamiegovender4509 me personally I’ve been doing Bharatnatyam since the past 8 years, but with frequent practice maybe you would be able to get through the basic level within 2yrs :)

[@Nefylym]

I don't understand all of it, but I saw Kali, I saw Shiva, I saw the observer wondering at the battle between the deities, and I felt the spear when it finally came. Thank you. This is new to me.

I am Spanish and watching this has been strangely pleasant and hypnotizing but it also made me realize something. Many of the movements you made reminded me of flamenco and although these are two very different dances, it made me do a little research on the internet about it and it's true! It seems flamenco comes from North Indian dances. The force, the feelings, I can see in both. This was such a great surprise and I feel very excited because, through your dance, not only have I felt many emotions and feelings but I have also discovered a fact about my culture and Indian culture, through time and space, a piece of history! Thank you and you are an amazing dancer!

[@josealmeida76]

Like flamenco, Gipsy people seem to come from India, maybe that is the connection, the missing link!

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

@@josealmeida76 not really a missing link,it’s right in open 😉

[@MHK956]

Spain was conquered by the Moors, and so adopted a lot of it's culture.

[@anaquezia5532]

@@MHK956 the moors were north african and arab muslims, but flamenco is from the roma people, as far as I am aware :)

[@anjucheriyale1926]

This is South Indian Dance

[@user-du9mc5mg9d]

Women like you remind everyone that how powerful and divine a woman can be and this form of art has increased my respect more towards you and all the women who are the real Shakti

[@Tranquilizer101]

Crying over here for real. Geeze. Beautiful expression of humanity. That woman is amazing. What an actor and athlete at the same time.

[@lynnaandrea6931]

This dancer is not afraid to use all the space available to her expression...absolutely in control of body and spirit....beautiful..Mashallah!!

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@patrickleighpresents749]

You can tell when a dancer REALLY knows what they're doing by the ease and precision in the way they dance. The movements flow into each other seamlessly. It's an amazing thing to see.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@theobserver9131]

Well, yeah. Naturally. You can tell that water is wet when it gets you wet...

[@patrickleighpresents749]

@@theobserver9131 Yeah, but if you've just crossed a desert, the wetness of water has a bit more significance. There are "dancers," and then there are DANCERS. I've seen plenty of the former. The latter, not so much.

[@theobserver9131]

@@patrickleighpresents749 I'd have to say, most "Modern dance" looks more like a mental disorder to me. I do enjoy swing dance though. And this dance was quite nice, though I lack the cultural reference to understand it.

[@theobserver9131]

@@patrickleighpresents749 Have you seen the robotic dance style performed to electronic, trance type music? It's pretty mesmerizing...but I have seen enough of it.

[@Fleurop68-qu5ir]

For me, one of the most beautiful videos of traditional Indian dance: a perfect balance of art and naturalness, grace and rigor, narrative and dance virtuoso elements. The dancer knows how to make the traditional forms her own in such a way that the result simply seems timelessly beautiful and true. In addition, I feel the music is just as perfect as the video recording. 1000 thanks for this!

[@Justme-no8zn]

У индийцев особая культура…в каждом движении я вижу сакральный смысл.Какая техника,какая грация. Я будто наблюдаю процесс поклонения

[@christabcook]

Her dancing is impeccable! Coming from a lifelong ballet student, her attention to detail & energy is what we attempt to achieve, it takes years & dedication. 😇

[@jam-ss2jc]

this has bothkzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nSaKSnppJ_ppY

[@jam-ss2jc]

There are many parallels of Bharatnatyam with Ballet. Do you think the same?

[@DamienZshadow]

All done 13 minutes long in ONE TAKE without a single break in rhythm or a drop of sweat! So much discipline, grace and self control in a beautiful display of poetry in motion!

[@MrC0MPUT3R]

It is amazing, but there are clear cuts in the video. Not sure if there are just multiple cameras, but it's possible that it's not all one take. That makes it no less beautiful or impressive.

[@DamienZshadow]

@@MrC0MPUT3R Either way, it gives off that impression and that in itself is a beautiful work of editing if not her own talents and endurance!

[@apocalypticexcavator5454]

It's definitely not one take... And since you never see another camera in the shot, it means it was filmed with one camera (possibly from economic reasons) from multiple angles and distances. Which means she danced the routine twice or three times on the same session over a short time (cause the lighting doesn't change). Which actually makes it more impressive than dancing it once. I really don't get the reasoning behind your comment.

[@DamienZshadow]

@@apocalypticexcavator5454 Praise from my perspective being wrong.

[@yyg4632]

yes perfect way to say it, poetry in motion. Im not sure the story of Kali, but the hand movements and change of moods with the choreo really is telling a story

[@SicMundusss]

It's crazy how she begins that Kali routine at exactly 9:30 and ends at exactly 10:00. 30secs. This is something!

[@user-lv8ed1xm2s]

Agar India na hota to Kuch b na hota. Love and respect from Rawalpindi

[@KeshariPragg]

Absolutely transcendental. What you're doing is extremely difficult even as a dancer and yet you make it look so effortless. That too full of bhakti.... Pranams and kudos from the West Indies

[@ushadhankhar2746]

Ma'am from where, I can find this song???

[@aradhanavyas6505]

FRESH

[@adrianarocha8446]

She dances with love 💗

[@prasannakumaris7149]

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[@prasannakumaris7149]

NH

[@afnan890]

Just jaw dropping, I got feels goosebumps when she did the raging Kali movement

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@MrFaridNazmi]

Betong kali

[@user-cheriz]

На этот божественный танец можно смотреть бесконечно! Благодарю судьбу за возможность наслаждаться апофеозом индийской культуры и талантом прекрасной девушки.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@eleonoraferrari7637]

Splendido!

[@user-hb3pz5vw5w]

Заметил, что весь танец состоит из прямых и прямых углов) Смотрится красиво.

[@cashibacamrin]

I can't stop watching this, I feel like I understand what's happening even though I don't know the language. It's so hard to explain this feeling

[@truthseeker000000]

I love Indian classical dance. There is so much meaning in every move of the body and facial expressions. So much of it revolves are Hindu worship. This dancer is so beautiful. She's like a Goddess warrior!! Simply gorgeous!

[@tylon2999]

Same here, although I live in Southern California, I attended a number of recitals given by an American/Indian club at a local university. I guess I'm somewhat spoiled since at that time the dancers used live musicians which no longer seems to be the common. I have not seen this dance before, but I can't imagine a better performance.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@lucar01inos16]

Yes, she is dancing but she's also in a real trance. Like in multiple places at the same time, in the presence of various...entities? Astounding performance

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@lucar01inos16]

@@Jakub-kw1rx वह आदमी उस परमात्मा को खोज लेता है जो भगवान ने उसके अंदर डाला है

[@AbbyLaporte]

This is the single most humbling and powerful art and human expression of movement through choreography and performance that I have ever had the honor to witness in my 31 years on Earth. The artist, Rukmini Vijayakumar, has created peak embodied, emotional, spiritual, and expressive expertise of divine experience. Personally, this transformed my understanding of human capacity entirely and, as such, of myself as a fellow human being. I feel abundantly, intrinsically, and infinitely thankful for this video, for the performer and her art, for having the opportunity to witness, and for life in and of itself. Blessed be the increased capacity for human expression of divinity. Beyond words 💓

[@paulinettejaenquirindongor9495]

Wow. This was amazing!!! Her facial expresions were incredible, especially when she transformed into Kali. I felt like I was looking at the goddess in person. I even have goosebumps. Would like to know more about the narrative she depicts. Looks like I have some studies to do🥰

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@paohermosin]

It made my cry, I love your dancing, it goes beyond always, you transmit wonderful things 💖 you’re my favorite dancer, thank you so much for sharing this video

[@muscleandhate]

Same I don't think a dance has ever made me cry before. I am having a crap time at the moment and this took me out of myself. Amazing feminine power

[@josebohorquez2439]

Adoro tu canal!!!

[@user-xp4py8by7k]

С ума сойти !..., что за танец ...кажется она хочет охватить все пространство какая сила , гибкость ,экспрессия ! Потрясающе ! Как будто она выводит какие-то формулы ,по которым приказывает жить в мире материи

[@Wildopal]

The camera work is phenomenal. I've never cheered for a dance like I was watching sports. This is pure skill and beauty!

[@abhranildasgupta4682]

Devi expressed Herself through your dance, ma'am. Much respect 🙏

[@ueckbueck]

9:32 it gives me chill. Absolutely astonishing. Replaying so many times it never gets old. I feel all the myriad of emotions from one performance as if watching a story of great adventure.

[@jessicam7447]

The same to me🔥🔥

[@jvaldeuxo]

I was so engrossed that when she did it, I was genuinely taken aback. Amazing.

[@lindahammie3674]

Demon!

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@zarubinaew]

Прекрасное воплощение Кали) Подобных танцовщиц хочется назвать апсарой...

[@pierangelobellanova3400]

🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹Lord Shiva!!! Thanks from North Italy.

[@kachi2782]

You are exquisite. I am a traditional Japanese Kamigata Mai and Jiutamai dancer and i have always been interested in other styles of dance from around the world and you are simply marvellous. The core muscle and body control you have on top of endurance and stamina are phenomenal. But your charisma and the energy and aura that comes out of you is what sets you apart. One of the best dance i have ever seen. You truly love dancing and it shows. But i was so worried the whole time you would get a toe stuck into the water drain cover and badly hurt yourself.

[@antiochianius]

I am from Turkey and actually I do not have any knowledge about this dance. But I am sure that it gives much more life energy, and feelings. I love so much Indian subcontinent culture, so rich ❤️. Love to India from Turkey 🇹🇷 🇮🇳

[@aryanmoksha]

Love to Turkey, i have few friends from there, very beautiful people!

[@user-pu7eg4iw9s]

Heryerdeyiz 😂 muhtesem kultur

[@robmartin9782]

This is so much more than a dance. It's a story. It's a spiritual experience. It's a conversation with ancient entities. Beautiful, mesmerising and inspiring! Thank you!

[@kiwaiian77]

Mesmerized by the beautiful dancer and the essence that eminates from her. I am unfamiliar with the lore and culture of India but loved watching. Thank you for sharing.

[@299meena]

I'm not a Hindu but I am always mesmerized by the beauty and power of worship dance such as this. Much respect to you! Your dedication and skill are truly admirable.

[@omggiiirl2077]

She water fire air earth she is devi!! An artist especially of the dance systems that have a very spiritual background understand exactly what this is! I am an older hula 'olapa, and in our tradition we constantly channel the past, the exploits of the gods and royals, the history of the land, and even spirits and nature. We frequently are transported to a different consciousness, and it's a way of communing with our ancestors and the divine! In this aspect these are not just dances. They are more like martial arts or a spiritual path. Beautiful breath taking!!

[@anobamjelishsana8939]

❤

[@dannacadena8811]

thank you for sharing this knowledge. I honor your history and ancestors.

[@vaibhavbansal6034]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing the knowledge about your culture 🙏

[@StarDreamMemories]

Well put to words💗

[@msolyapolya]

Older humpa lumpa //don't even compair

[@anitha4805]

Devi ❤🌹🚩🙏

[@sindysimms4001]

Everyone below has already eloquently expressed what I felt watching this. Incredible and powerful, bravo!

[@SkidZ81]

I can't put it into words how much this moves me. It makes me cry with happiness. I don't even know exactly why. I'm from Europe, from Germany... but it doesn't matter: this dancer is blessed, she dances in a way that is divine.

[@SandraNelson063]

This is an offering to the gods. It has to be perfection.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@vitorprocopio2]

I did felt the same and I only can describe this particular performance as divine too!

[@SkidZ81]

@@Jakub-kw1rx The four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

[@janellekiara7220]

I don’t know how I ended up here and being able to witness such beauty, such strength and yet feel the essence of human fragility within it. I felt myself being pulled in with the dancer and the music, wow just wow. Amazing, I’ve never witnessed this sort of dancing before and am grateful. Thank you, thank you 🙏🏼

[@nikithanayaer6302]

This is bharathanathyam it's one of 8 classical art forms of India all of which come from a spritual philosophical base .A book named nathya shasthram wrote about 2500+ years ago(possibly way older than that) is the oldest written record of the philosophy of this artistic tredition .This philosophy essentially deals with exploring once inner consciousness through art while the artist his/her self is exploring it she/he brings the viewer along the journy and brings them to a parallel world which is actually a reflection of their own inner self . Essentially this stemes from same philosophy that gave birth to yoga

[@naomicampana]

Sis, saaaaaaaame. Like no idea how I ended up here. Here I am subscribing.

[@paulinettejaenquirindongor9495]

This was recommended. No idea why but I don't regret it.

[@paulinettejaenquirindongor9495]

@@nikithanayaer6302 Thank you!!🥰

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@swapnaseal7009]

It's not just a dance. Here, I saw a sadhana, a pure Devi sadhana 🙏 May Devi bless you in your journey 🙌

[@DeniceBilson3519]

This is so special and beautiful. I haven’t seen something like this before but it hit me in a spiritual way

[@rohitpanda8155]

This dance hit you in correct way actually this is spiritual dance

[@daryacooney5918]

I felt her the very first bit. Before the girl walked in I felt the divine presents .I saw a goddess and I saw her qualities at fist . Beautiful incaunter opened the creativity , the expression of beauty in everything. The dancer was creating divine art , moving back to admire her creation. But at last move back I read something else in her eyes . Deep deep devotion and I realized that the girl came to the temple and art was full of inspiration because it came from the Devine center. The dancer sat for a moment of stillness and at that moment, fraction of second she opened her heart and strong energy started to flow together with mantra. Unconditional love was so overpowering that is was spilling out with no control. It was flowing through the screen into my heart too. It was new energy . Other goddess had her turn to show her powers . It was steady, lovenly lasting together with fast rytms . No reasons or conditions. The dancer give her body full range of motions and let her body spin. Inspiration, protection, incoragmemt , never judging ever knowing, kind and easy . It was playing with life, telling " go my child try it all , the is nothing you could do wrong, it is your time, take it and use it and try it , and feel it " with full full full heart of love. The flow had a rich flavor and with the time and movement opened into almost sexual sensation. But that tantric flow was so strong that it bypass the lower chakras and was heading right into the heart . And in the pick of the sensuality the Khali came in. And it was her time to have solo. However she walked in so grasfully that I didn't even think for a second but my body bowed in admiration. At the very moment the dancer bowed back to me answering and acknowledging me . I realized that she is not just dancing , the dancer inbody the very essence of those energies. She was her. The moment I bowed I let go of the fears and let her flow throw my body too. I give up with trust letting her organize my system and sort through my things. She walked into the space like loving mother telling " don't worry about a thing, from now on I will take care of you my dear " and I just relaxed. Almost painful plessure of letting go. Some little glass cames up every little block she remived and it came with extatic relise and relief. It leaves you just graful .empty of old - full of grate . All and nothing at the same time. And it lasted long time . I say as the dance goes on with moves and shows Khali in her powers time stopped for me . The life itself disappeared . Those seconds I was in samadhi just few seconds but they last forever too. The Khali was so strong that the dancer had to send some energy down to recharge the mother earth with her 3 fingers , that was not even save to send it into open spice . And after you think it can't get any better all 3 of goddesses walked in as one forth. Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Khali and the flow reopened with the greatest forth and my body came back to physicality and every other non displicable....ality possible. It came in every level from almost instinct sexual pressure to unconditional love , from pain of loss to picks of joy. And all 3 of them stay in unity .while the dancer showed last Khali impression they stayed together in one body . The last move the dancer made was to stick imaginary knife into her heart and right at that moment my heart pumped open and dissolved. The Devi is alive and wants to leave through us . She wants to take what rightfully hers . She comes inside the body and organizes the spice for life . She will change your fire of anger into devotional love . She will give never ending strength and love. She wants to be us , she wants to leave in your beautiful vessles and Co create . I knew before that the Indian dance like this is not easy but I didn't see that it takes more then movements and mudras or facial expressions. It goes into very essence of one's system and we are a walking temples after all. I think I am a person with very strong emotions and I think it did scare me a lot so I had to block them . Because together with deep love came excruciating pain too . So now opening myselfe up I feel like little hungry kitten , hungry for attention . I was starving next to bowl of milk and had no eyes to see it , till Devi gently put my face down the milk bowl and showed me that all I ever wanted was always infont of me . And no need to go and look for love somewhere else. It is inside

[@kojaniek7378]

Impresionante, vivaz, sublime, sin saber mucho, leí emociones fuertes, lloré confusa, luché, estuve alerta,agradecida, comprendí lo escencial, batallé,morí y renací.Pero descubrí que sabemos tan poco de la sabiduría de la India hermosa, así que tengo tarea, y aprender

[@tejindersingh3694]

Breath taking comment.. hope you be inside

[@niluferozyoruk7718]

🙏🏻

[@yepezcroquer5131]

Bless you...

[@nahbirdie4773]

Is this the translation?????

[@marionow6227]

Everything is perfect in this video: the dance and the dancer, the music, the camera... I have seldom seen such conviction, beauty and spirituality in a dance. Remarkable!

[@entirecosmos4335]

Super well said ❤️

[@viktoriyadouglas9490]

You absolutely get a feeling of witnessing a sacred temple dance. I have never seen anything like this before! This young lady is above the perfection ❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ez4rm3lk1w]

Очень красиво,эмоционально,чувственно.Столько чувств в душе.Благодарю вас за удивительное, живое искусство.Это прекрасно.Столько экспрессии в образе Кали.Она была женщиной истинной.

[@rubberduck777]

I´m not from India, but somehow this dance is connected to my heart. I cried like never before and can´t stop always I think on this or try to to type a word. Thank You so much!

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@rubberduck777]

​@@Jakub-kw1rx धन्यवाद। भगवान आपके मार्ग को आशीर्वाद दे

[@Reincarnation111]

You may have been born anywhere in this life but your soul's journey has taken you to many places. One of them must be in the region of India where this devotional dance form was prevalent. Hence your intense emotional reaction. You could be involved directly in this dance! Blessings to you from the Universal Mother Divine! 🥰

[@rubberduck777]

@@Reincarnation111 I am sure it is more than this.

[@tizzy3334]

Spirit recognizing like Spirit.

[@mndclc13]

Maha Kali Devi!!! Hugs from Brasil!

[@vijinmenonkeezhillam9135]

മഹിഷാസുരമർദ്ദിനി കേട്ടുനോക്കുക

[@JithraJayan]

Her facial expressions and how she transformed to Kali felt me goosebumps.This choreography is amazing and also the camera did an amazing job .

[@MilosP-rj1xg]

As I practice these Eastern Arts that I find easier to connect with than what I have been thought here I can just say Beyond Words, Ineffable. Powerful, moving and beautiful. To connect with Kali is such a Blessing in my life that gives beyond what I ever imagined. Thank You ☀️🙏🐯

[@payalmaharaj9915]

You dance was like a prayer of unspoken words, hardwork, strength, endurance, patience, grace and purity. God bless you dear sister, you took me into a place of deep devotion. I bow to the Divine in you

[@utkarshsharma4628]

You hold a piece of infinity within you Rukmini :) Loved seeing it manifest

[@dancerukmini]

thank you 🙏

[@Selinna_R]

Это просто потрясающе! Спасибо за этот танец прекрасной девушке и съемочной группе! Это был целый рассказ!

[@chellebethel]

Captivating and breathtaking. I couldn't look away from the dance the entire time. I may not have been able to understand the words spoken, but I understood the reverence and sanctity of every movement and expression. Absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing this with the world. 🙏🏻🫰🏻

[@RebusMoebius]

Не могу даже догадываться, что она чувствовала, когда это танцевала. Но сколько это занимает практики я представить могу. Божественное ремесло.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@madhuvanig]

The sheer amount of grace as well as strength this must have taken to perform baffles me. You are extremely talented and beautifully expressive. Thank you for blessing this world with your gift.

[@prasannakumaris7149]

The dance And music is good it is full of bakthi Rasa but there is a very critical aspect of her dance choreography the lady is seen to tread on a Brahma sthanam as indicated by the water drain in the floor the cast iron grating is seen in the floor They should have covered the spot with a carpet The location a traditional Nallukettu of a Mana. It the prime space of a Tulasi Mandapam She is doing a Devi sthuthi on it If she has read the treatise on dance by Bharata Muni or the. Great Agasthya sage thousands of years ago this mistake would. Not have been made in her Dance item In Dance especially I n South Indian is well set in religion And Astra's It is a sort prayer A

[@prasannakumaris7149]

The dance is a offering like a Pooja to God However I like the theme of the item big oil lamp in the back drop with a divine flame would have given more impetus to your rendition This dance is very thoughtful composition Good May you continue with such nice holy themes

[@shivadishaktiastrotarot1113]

No Words 🙏 ! Your Dance 💗💗😘😘🕉️🕉️ Mata Parvati Bholenath Bless You

[@fairwitness7473]

Wow, she transformed to tell the tale. What incredible expression. I am in awe of her power to transform while telling the tale.

[@user-in2ep6ln1e]

Из России с любовью к Индии, её культуре и этому танцу

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

कि जो सिंहासन पर बैठा है, उसका, और मेम्ने का धन्यवाद, और आदर, और महिमा, और राज्य, युगानुयुग रहे।

[@anjykaanjyka7210]

​@@Jakub-kw1rx харэ уже проповедовать, несчастный вы пропагандист. Вы, миссионеры, абсолютные эгоисты, вам не нужна обратная связь, вы не способны ни понять, ни принять ни чужие доводы, ни другую красоту. Вы как тетерева на току, клекочете и слышите только себя в надежде, что Бог вас наградит... Не боитесь, что Скажет: "отойдите от Меня, не знаю вас"?

[@multi_misa72]

Indian culture is so strange to me but i somehow feel a part of it. This was hart stopping and hart racing at the same time. Love it.

[@dorisdittmer7750]

Wow! Just wow! If i watched this 1000 times i wouldn't be able to catch all her moves. Hands, feet, body and faceial expression all perfectly done, and with the absolute conviction of her message. Just wow!

[@7nviie]

this is one of my favorite styles of dance in the whole world. the beauty, incredible display of stamina, strength, and emotion is just unmatched. indian classical dance showcases storytelling in a way no other dance does!

[@Roger-go6jc]

That is astounding. I am not Indian. I've been to India a long time ago. She took me back. Her dance was so beautiful, delicate, strong and savage. It became a story of her, her dance, her faith,her country,intermingled into something unforgettable.

[@user-iw5od5gf2s]

Индийские классические танцы очень прекрасны а в исполнении Амрапали вообще божественно

[@annaabney1420]

That was absolutely MAGNIFICENT. She knows how to tell a story through dance. I was riveted.

[@user-wb8gn5gb8q]

ничего прекраснее я не видел. У меня слезы на глазах...

[@catherinehartmann1501]

a woman's journey through life and the Devi who resonate and guide. Perfection.

[@blisslanding]

This is some of the most powerful dance I’ve ever seen.

[@weirdasff]

This is ..... I don't have words to describe this masterpiece... I'm just completely enthralled. I'm speechless, I got goosebumps watching this. This is just legendary omg

[@blacknwhitesalright]

Truly

[@MongolPulse]

Respect from Mongolia! The performer is lively and focused; her facial expressions are on point Glad to watch amazing cultural performances straight from my computer.

[@sh.b.4016]

Великолепно! Танцовщица бесподобна в своей пластике, чувстве ритма и технике движений. 🙏😊❤️

[@albertosantos9408]

A dança e tudo de mais bonito que já vi a muito tempo na internet. LINDAAAAAAA! I'm in Made in Brazil and have loved ALL this. Very thanks

[@venusian.academy]

Still to this day this is the most devotional performance I’ve seen! 🥺 my favorite part is where Kali is destroying the Azuras, this is specially moving right after re-reading the Devi Mahatmyam for the fifth time. 🙏🏼

[@jayamukerji261]

It basically looks like advance full body workout and gymnastics in the most delicate and graceful way possible.

[@kinomemusic]

This is one of the greatest musical and dance performances I've ever seen! What beauty! What expression! What talent! Amazing

[@thomasparistano5811]

I never saw such an inspired dance before , incredible perfection , this dancer is inhabited , what a density of power and grace , emotions , spirituality , what a high degree of mastery ... I can't help playing this video over and over again : it's like a visitation , an incarnation , a holy possession ... beautiful : all the best of India , it's thousands years old venerable culture showing strong and lively like never before . I'm deeply impressed .

[@zappingz9190]

Normally im not interested in any dance, but i finished this video. This dance is very impressive. Like other arts, even i dont understand the art but i can feel it.

[@septembernightsky5515]

Rukmini Vijayakumar is adorable. Music and singing too. I have goosebumps.

[@abbasalchemist]

You have embodied the goddess in her divine attributes. Devastatingly beautiful!

[@user-vm6wp6sw3q]

Господи как она Великолепна. Я плакала... это богиня🙏💖

[@thanagve]

конечно она богиня.

[@supriyapagare3940]

The way I could tell each and every ornament she was dressing the idol with is AMAZING. Even I am a Bharatnatyam dancer and I look up to you as an idol!! :)

[@Fleurop68-qu5ir]

Für mich eines der schönsten Videos zu traditionellem indischen Tanz: eine perfekte Balance von Kunst und Natürlichkeit, Anmut und Strenge, erzählerischen und tänzerisch-virtuosen Elementen. Die Tänzerin versteht es, die traditionellen Formen so zu ihren eigenen zu machen, dass das Ergebnis einfach zeitlos schön und wahr wirkt. Außerdem empfinde ich die Musik ebenso als perfekt wie auch die Videoaufnahme als sehr gelungen. 1000 Dank dafür!

[@katesay1559]

The performer has such control over her body, even her face expressions and the position of her fingers are perfect, it's amazing to watch