Draksharama in East Godavari district especially witnesses this dance form. Long steps and dexterous hand movements are required for performing Veeranatyam. To the rhythm of drumbeats, the dancers perform the dance of destruction. Musical and rhythmic instruments like Dolu, Tasha, Vietnam, Thambura, and Soolam are used while the dance is being performed. The community is known as the Veeramusti community in the state of Andhra Pradesh.ĭressed in colorful ‘Dhotis’ and ‘Dates’ the dancers perform Veerabhadra. At present, the followers of Veerabhadra mostly perform this form of performing arts. Veeranatyam initially started as a ritual that was performed in all the Shiva or the Shaivite temples in honor of Lord Shiva. The main percussion instrument is the ‘Veeranam’ or ‘war-drum’. The dancers are dressed in colorful knee-length dhotis secured by waist-sashes smeared with vibhuti all over their bodies. In the third stage, the performers dance with spears and tridents pierced into their ankles, hands, and tongue. The second stage lies in holding a long consecrated pole, marked with Vibhuti (sacred ash) representing the ‘Dhwaja Sthamba’ of the Lord with bells tied to the top. Part of this ceremony consists of the ‘Khadgalu’ recital, where a pujari brandishes a long sword representing that of Veerabhadra. The dance goes on vigorously to the tempo of several percussion instruments until the fire is extinguished. The first stage is the holding of "Veerabhadra Pallem", a huge plate carried from the palms to the elbows bearing a camphor fire. Natyam or Veerabhadra Natyam is performed by men in Hyderabad, East and West Godavari, Kurnool, Anantapur, Warangal, and Khammam. The Veerabhadriya (Veeramusti community, changed its name recently from Veeramusti to Veerabhadriya) which claims to be the descendant of Veerabhadra, performs this vigorous dance with instruments like Tambura, Soolam, Dolu, Tasha and Veeranam usually at Draksharamam in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, which is believed to be Dakshavatika, the birthplace of Veerabhadra The angry destructive Shiva or the ‘Pralayankar’ in the ferocity of rage tarnished the ‘Dakshayagna Vatika’, the place where the function was held. It was the dance of ‘Pranayam’ or Destruction. He is believed to have portrayed His extreme anger by performing a vigorous dance thus justifying the name Veeranatynam. Lord Shiva, outraged at the humiliation met by his consort, Lord Shiva picked a relic out of His hair or ‘Jatajuta’, which created Veerabhadra. This made the Shiva-the God of destruction, furious. Once Lord Shiva’s wife, Sati Devi was humiliated at a function. The illustration of Veeranatyam is found in Hindu Mythology. Thus as the name of the dance form suggests it is the dance of the brave. This fascinating kind of dance form is also known as Veerangam and Veerabhadra Nrityam. It is one of janapada Kalalau.Ī very old form of dance in the state of Andhra Pradesh that has a lot of religious significance attached to it is Veeranatyam. The co-performers play drums and address him constantly and enrich certain events in the story with their short sentences. The main performer narrates a story, plays music, and dances to it. The jangams were wandering Shiva worshippers.īurra refers to the tambura, a musical instrument played by the main storyteller. Stay tuned to RR Studios by Subscribing to It.Burrakatha is the new name (twentieth century) for the theatre known as Jangam Katha. What not all kinds of music at your fingertips. Here you can find Original Folk songs, Feel oriented Songs, Devotional Songs. This is Song is Produced By RR Studios which is complete music and songs-based video Platform. Tik Tok Durga Rao and his wife Gangaratnam are featuring in an original Folk Song for the First Time.
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