Kavuthuvam is a hymn a song of devotion in praise of a deity is presented as an invocatory item in Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi recitals. It is performed on special occasions or during the festivals and are dedicated to a particular deity. For eg, the Chidamabara Natesa Kavutuvam by Gangai Muttu Nattuvanar is dedicated to the deity at the Chidamabaram Natarajar temple and similarly Nachiar or Andal Kavutuvam is dedicated to the shrine at Srivilliputthur. Whereas, there is no apparent mention of a particular kshetra or shrine in the Subrahmanya and Ganesha Kavutuhuvams. Kavuthuvam have an unique structure - it begins with a rhythmic recitation of sollukattus, followed by lyric recitation in the same santham (rhythmic metre) as the sollus and the later a melodic rendering of the lyrics and ends with a sollukattu. No sancharis or elaboration here (the choreography sticks to padartham). Sometimes Thattimetti for the lyrics when repeated the second time may be seen. Musically most Kavuthuvams are composed in Nattai, Gowlai, Arabhi, Varali, Hamsadhwani and Sri Ragam. Gangai Muttu Nattuvanar and the Tanjore Quartet have penned most of the Kavutuvams. Here the recital depicted Kali Kauthuvam where the compositions go with “sollukattus” or rhythmic syllables performed in temples on the day of 'dhwaja aarohanam” (flag hoisting) and of course, the deity is Goddess Kali. Jai Quehaeni's performance was really memerizing! So beautiful in all respects...Abinayam, mudras! Best wishes....
Hi Akka. You are my role model for dance. You danced really well.
Kavuthuvam is a hymn a song of devotion in praise of a deity is presented as an invocatory item in Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi recitals. It is performed on special occasions or during the festivals and are dedicated to a particular deity. For eg, the Chidamabara Natesa Kavutuvam by Gangai Muttu Nattuvanar is dedicated to the deity at the Chidamabaram Natarajar temple and similarly Nachiar or Andal Kavutuvam is dedicated to the shrine at Srivilliputthur. Whereas, there is no apparent mention of a particular kshetra or shrine in the Subrahmanya and Ganesha Kavutuhuvams. Kavuthuvam have an unique structure - it begins with a rhythmic recitation of sollukattus, followed by lyric recitation in the same santham (rhythmic metre) as the sollus and the later a melodic rendering of the lyrics and ends with a sollukattu. No sancharis or elaboration here (the choreography sticks to padartham). Sometimes Thattimetti for the lyrics when repeated the second time may be seen. Musically most Kavuthuvams are composed in Nattai, Gowlai, Arabhi, Varali, Hamsadhwani and Sri Ragam. Gangai Muttu Nattuvanar and the Tanjore Quartet have penned most of the Kavutuvams.
Here the recital depicted Kali Kauthuvam where the compositions go with “sollukattus” or rhythmic syllables performed in temples on the day of 'dhwaja aarohanam” (flag hoisting) and of course, the deity is Goddess Kali. Jai Quehaeni's performance was really memerizing! So beautiful in all respects...Abinayam, mudras! Best wishes....
Shes very beautiful,,, and her performance also
All the very best from Sathiyavel and family
Really mind blowing jei...dear
best wishes from viji ambattur
Hello my name is Sachin Sharma form Himachal Pradesh. I loved your performance held in Dharamshala today .... :)