Tejasa – Women from Ramayana

Epic Women of Ramayana is conceived as one hour and twenty minute long production that seamlessly intertwines dance and narration. The dance itself incorporates four Indian Classical styles – Odissi, Kathak, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi. It is, in essence, the retelling of the Ramayana both from an important perspective and in its universality.

Four women of the Ramayana – Sita, Kaikeyi, Surpanakha and Mandodari – each narrates her story, from her individual and deeply personal point of view. Each of their stories reflects the composite nature, conflicts and compulsions of a woman as well as her inherent strength and claim to dignity and respect.

The concept and artistic director : Padmashree Ranjana Gauhar

Duration : 45 minutes – 1 hour on recorded music