#01 Bharatnatyam: lecdem
The first performance in SPIC MACAY IIT Palakkad chapter was a lecture-demonstration by the
famous Bharatnatyam maestro Narthaki Natraj.
As a custom it all started in the evening with the lighting of lamp and an introduction of the artists by
our fellow volunteers followed by the lecture-demonstration. A huge crowd had gathered in the
auditorium to witness the programme. Narthaki ji in all her grace started the performance which
truly was mesmerizing and mystic. The performance had a unique spiritual essence in it which was
further blazoned by the music. Everybody present experienced an aura of well being and peace of
the soul.
The performance ended with a huge round of applause for Narthaki ji and her fellow artists.
Students enthusiastically participated in the questioning round. Following that the chief guest for
the occasion, Dr. Archana Ghode, honored the artists with mementos and the beautiful evening came to
an end.