Mythological epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, with their many characters, twists and turns and intricate plotlines, have often provided inspiration for artistes. In a similar vein, the Bangalore-based Bharatanatyam dancer, Sathyanarayana Raju will perform Rama Katha. The solo dance drama elaborates on the various characters that have impacted and become an integral part of the life of Lord Rama.

Dance sequences from Rama Katha performed by Sathyanarayana Raju

The performance has been conceptualised by Usha RK with choreography by Sathyanarayana Raju while music coordination is by DS Srivatsa.

Usha RK elaborates on the event, “Rama Katha endeavours to juxtapose various characters that are integral and intrinsic to the life of Rama, those who were instrumental in the turn of events in his life. While the Ramayana has been attempted and performed extensively, bringing the reactions or repercussions of situations from the perspective of the hero was the idea (here).”