Muddugare Yashoda Kuchipudi Dance | Rhythms Of Kuchipudi

Muddugare Yashoda
‘Annamacharya keertana: Muddugare Yashoda’ where Lord Krishna is compared to various gems. The Kurinji song ‘Muddugare Yashoda’ further explored the possibilities of abhinaya. Mother Yasoda is kissing the Bala Krishna (Mudugare Yasoda) and he is submerged in her kisses like in a tub of Pearls (Mungidi Mutyamu). Like a Ruby (Manikyam) he is shining and for Kamsa the demon he is strong as a Diamond (Vajram). His consort Rukmini’s lips are like Coral (Pagadam).The episode of ‘Rukmini swayamvara’ was dealt with in detail. The portrayal of the valiant Krishna arriving at the marriage venue on his chariot and driving away with the princess couldn’t have been done any better. When he is Govarda Giridhari, he is like Gomedhikam (Hassonite). Lord Krishna is wearing Vaiduryam (Cat’s eye) in between his Sanku and Chakra. When he is dancing on the head of Kalingi, the Serpent king, he glows like Pushyaraga (Yellow Sapphire) and when he is Lord Venkateshwara, he is like Indra Neelam (Blue Sapphire). On the whole he is like all the precious gemstones, always helping the devotees. The leaps and jumps, characteristic to Kuchipudi, were executed with restraint and panache.- in raga Kuranji, Adi tala.
Dance composed by Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam.
Performer : Abhijna Mandapati