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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.

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