Varnam

Raga: Desh     Tala: Adi

 

Varnam is the item where the dancer is tested on her capacity to perform Abhinaya (expression) and Nritta (dance). This can be treated as a benchmark to judge the artist's talent. The item will contain many complex steps, and will have  room for expressions.

 

To perform this item, the dancer needs to have a lot of stamina and concentration. The lyrics can be in praise of a god, a king or a lover.  This varnam is in praise of Lord Krishna in Hindi language. The love lorne heroine eagerly awaits the arrival of Krishna.