Ramachandram Bhavayami brings to life the rare and powerful women of the Ramayana—figuresof immense strength and influence, each deeply affected by Rama’s actions yet still they honor him with unwavering loyalty.
Why did these women, deeply affected by Lord Rama’s actions, still remain loyal to Lord Rama?
What can modern women—and men—learn from their devotion, power, and pain?
Let’s uncover the answers together, in an evening filled with intellect, devotion, dance, and community impact.
What does the press say about the artists?
Dushyanthji’s growing popularity among young Indians around the world is credited to his powerful stage presence, and his unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting India’s spiritual heritage in a form that resonates to today’s minds.
Ms. Ramnarayan delivered a far wider selection of the physical, rhythmic and communicative range of her idiom. The soles of Ms. Ramnarayan’s smaller feet often slapped the floor with greater impact and her rhythm had terrific authority.
Below is The Hindu Review of A feminist retelling of the Ramayana by Ramya Ramnarayan
A masked, dramatically attired Soorpanakha (Ramya Ramnarayan) enters with strong movements in ‘Thakkukku dhikkukku’ (Adi). She catches sight of Rama and is mesmerized (‘Lavanya rama’, Poorna Shadjam, Rupaka, Tyagaraja). The moment of wonderment was underlined by the poignant tone of the song and enhanced by a beautiful violin capsule. She is not able to take her eyes off Rama and compares her physique with his……
Shows:
July 19th - Monroe Community College Theater, Rochester, NY - 4pm
July 20th - Sri Guruvayoorappan temple - 5pm
July 24th - Hindu Temple, Wisconsin - 5pm
July 26th - YMCA Chestfield, MO - 6pm
July 27th - Hindu Society of Minnesota - 5pm
August 1st - SVBF South, Houston - 6.30pm
August 2nd - Hindu Temple of Florida, Tampa - 3pm
August 3rd - Performing arts center Olympia high school, Orlando - 4.30pm