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 Satkara Foundation's Sattriyar Sandhan May 17, 2022 With a rich history blended with beautiful music and graceful moves, Sattriya rightfully clinched its place in the list of classical dances of India. Although a latest entrant to the list, Sattriya's classical roots goes as far back as 500 years. It has mesmerised and enthralled the intellectuals and rasikas alike since centuries, but has now spread its wings beyond the borders of Assam. In order to spread the philosophy of Sattriya and immerse the dance students across different art forms, Meenakshi Medhi with her brainchild Satkara Foundation, with the guidance of Nrityacharya Jatin Goswami, conducted a lec-dem program 'Sattriyar Sandhan' at School of Performing Arts and Indic Studies, Reva University, Bengaluru thereby providing a rare chance to understand the dance form of Assam in bit more detail.  The lec-dem was conducted on 6th May 2022 at Anna Pavlova Auditorium at Reva University, where students pursuing courses in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam, got a glimpse into the world of Sattra, elements of Sattriya and more. Accompanied by her disciples Chandrasree, Rajesh and her son Hiyaan, Meenakshi began her lec-dem explaining the evolution of Sattriya, basics of Sattriya, music and costumes as well as unique elements of Sattriya. Meenakshi along with Chandrasree showcased some of the Matiakhoras, Bhorimans, as well as hand gestures used in Sattriya. As the event reached its crescendo, Meenakshi's performance of Sutradhari nritya choreographed by her Adhyapak Haricharan Bhuyan Borbayan, kept the students enchanted. The grace and ease with which she added life to the characters, received applause from students and faculty alike. Apart from the usual appreciation, Meenakshi managed to get the students to query more about Sattriya. The curiosity generated in the students showed the effectiveness of the lec-dem in the minds of these budding artistes thereby achieving the main purpose of the initiative, to spread the essence of Sattriya nritya beyond Assam and into Indian youth as a whole. |
