‘Poetic dance’ based on Meera’s poem held to celebrate women’s day in Vadodara

VADODARA: SaMvitti Foundation organised a function titled ‘SaMvitti Poetic Dance’ at the state home for women (Nari Sanrakshan Gruh) at Nizampura to celebrate the International Women’s Day on Thursday.
Dr Darshini Dadawala, poet and critic, led the process of listening, singing and discussion of Meera’s poem. The dance movements were led and mentored by renowned Bharat Natyam danseuse professor Parul Shah.

M S University chancellor Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, patron of the foundation, graced the occasion with her presence and encouraged the participants to connect to arts and literature to enable their emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth.

Beauty expert Kavita Madhukar had groomed the participants to instil a celebratory note into the occasion.

Justifying the choice of using Meerabai’s ‘bhajans’ to accompany the dance movements, Dadawala, first trustee and member of the managing committee of the foundation said that Meerabai’s life and work are a source of inspiration for women down the ages.