Original works
Kuchipudi Dance Drama · 1 hour 50 minutes
Nandanar was a great devotee of Lord Shiva from South India, born into a humble agricultural family. The 12th-century Periya Puranam records a full hagiographical account of his life, built around two celebrated miracles.
Conceived & Choreographed by Acharya Deepa Narayanan Sashindran
Kuchipudi Natyam · 1 hour 30 minutes
Adhyaatma Ramayana is Lord Shiva's narration to his consort Parvati of the greatness of Lord Rama. In response to Bhoo Devi's lament over the growing grossness engulfing society, Shiva reveals that Lord Vishnu promised to take avatar as Rama — the entire story unfolding as a pre-destined Leela Natanam (divine play).
Conceived & Choreographed by Acharya Deepa Narayanan Sashindran
ಶರಣೆ ‘ಧೂಪದ ಗೊಗ್ಗವ್ವೆ’ · 25 minutes
One of the lesser-known 12th-century Shivasharanas, Dhupada Goggavve was born in the village of Avaluru, Kerala, to devout Shiva worshippers. Her devotion deepened into a spiritual love that led her to reject worldly marriage in favour of a spiritual union.
Conceived & Choreographed by Acharya Deepa Narayanan Sashindran