Monday, March 26, 2012

A Rhythm Divine - Dances Of India


The richness of India's cultural kaleidoscope is perfectly showcased by the stunning spread, splendor and style quotient of its "dances - classical" or folk. Each  a highly evolved and established tradition, these dances are a synthesized and synchronized celebration of India's legendary 
ethos of art and performance.
Bharatanatyam : India's most well known classical dance inspired by Chidambaram (Tamilnadu) temple sculptures. 

Kathak : A legendary North Indian dance form patronized by the Mughals and influenced by mythology.

Kuchipudi : A reputed classical dance originating from Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh.

Kathakali : A dance synonymous with Kerala, believed to have originated here in the 17th century.

Odissi : Originating from Orissa and considered to be the oldest surviving dance form of India.

Mohiniattam : Originating in Kerala, literally dance of the enchantress, influenced by Bharatanatyam and Kathakali.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Quotes Wallpapers

With each day I find myself changing
This life has become less simple now
The world around moves at a frantic pace
For me each day seems to slow down
I believed the answers were in my grasp
In those younger, innocent years gone by
I knew exactly what I wanted out of life
Conviction and dreams were in great supply
But something derailed me along the way
Something unexpected, far from sublime
My life is changing right before my eyes
I have begun to realize the passing of time
What was important has now lost significance
Like lofty ambitions that guided each day
My inner circle of friends seem further away
I care, but how much I'm not always certain
Indecision used to be terrain I did not know
Now that's where I frequently find myself
Often now, faith determines my life's flow
As bleak as the picture seems sometimes
I must see the good things along the way
I remember happy is mostly perspective
The sun sets, I smile, soon comes a new day