Infinity is the basic aspect of Lord Vishnu as every glory associated with him is endless, immeasurable and unfathomable. His divinity lies in creating diversity in unity and then again establishing the basic unity. Vishnu manifests himself in endless forms.
He manifests himself in endless forms starting from a giant fish Matsya to Buddha the messenger of peace and non-violence. It is this power of manifestation in endless forms that projects Vishnu as “Anantarupah”
At its crux, Yamini’s presentation ‘Anantarupah’ will bring to life two of Lord Vishnu’s divine manifestations. As Narsimha (Half Man – Half Lion) and Rama (the son of Dasaratha).
Both pieces have been selected for their uniqueness and contrast. While one piece is an excerpt from a traditional Yakshaganam which is a part of the ancient Kuchipudi heritage. The second piece is an amalgamation of North Indian Hindustani music and South Indian Kuchipudi dance showing the seamless blend of two rich traditions of India.
The production promises to take you on a journey of solo storytelling which is the epitome of Kuchipudi.
Title of the show: Anantarupah – ‘The Infinite’ by Yamini Reddy
Artist Name: Yamini Reddy
Date: Thursday, 07th November, 2024
Timings: 7:00 pm onwards
Venue: Kamani Auditorium, 1, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi
About Yamini Reddy
Three-time National awardee, Yamini Reddy is one of the most sought after Kuchipudi artistes in the Indian Classical Dance sphere. Born to the legendary performers and Gurus Padmabhushans Drs. Raja and Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy, she is a flag bearer to the legacy of the indomitable Kuchipudi masters. Training from a very young age, Yamini is a testament to the fruits of dedication, learning, and expert tutelage. She began her career as a young star of the Kuchipudi firmament, stepping into the spotlight at the age of 3. Since then, she has been traversing stages across the globe, performing at prestigious venues and exquisite locations. She firmly believes that the art form can only grow through innovations and explorations, but without compromising the foundations of the traditional structures, these innovations do not contribute anything to the art. She has constantly pursued widening the horizons of Kuchupudi through her various thematic performances and productions and yet never compromised on the structures of the yore.
