Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal, In the ‘Uttaradhikar’ series which was founded for tradition, exhibition art and innovations, presentations of Log Vadhya Kachahri and ‘Kathak dance’ were performed in museum auditorium at Madhya Pradesh tribal museum.
The program started with Vinod Mishra, introducing folk instruments with fellow artists. After the introduction, the artists informed audiences about which instrument is played with another instrument while playing instruments, like the dholak with the Nagadi, Kasawari with mudang and the Dhap with Jhanj.
Presentation of instrumental playing was focused on Chachar Tune. Along with the playing of musical instruments, Devi Bhajan (Goddess Chant) like ‘Pahila ho Manalo Mai Sharda’ and ‘Dhimera Khul Gaye Bhag’ was presented. At the end of the presentation, Vinod Mishra concluded his presentation with his fellow artists while presenting the Holi song. During the presentation, about 30 artists have played different musical instruments.
After this, Shalini Khare started the Kathak dance with her fellow artists and performed dance on “Ganesh Vandana”. In this presentation, the songs of Lord Ganesh and its form were presented by the artists. After ‘Ganesh Vandana’, ‘Shuddhya Kathak’ centered dance presentation in three rhythms attracted the audience. After the Shuddhash Kathak, the artists danced on ‘Gatabh Draupadi Chirhanaran’ centered dance.
It was expressed in this presentation that how Lord Krishna protected Draupadi, this art was presented by artists with their dance skills. At the end of the presentation, Shalini Khare concluded performance with her fellow artists by presenting ‘Rain Season’ centered Kathak dance.
During the dance presentation, Rani Thakur, Seetu Jangle, Av Tiwari, Kirti and Pooja accompanied stage with Shalini Khare.During the performances, audience encouraged the artists enthusiastically several times.
Vinod Mishra has been active for a long time in the field of singing and playing. Vinod Mishra has rendered many singing and playing musical instruments presentations on various art forums in the country. Shalini Khare has been honored with several prestigious. Shalini Khare has captivated many performances of Kathak dance on various art forums in the country.