At the annual Kendra Dance Festival, ‘Meera’ mesmerises Delhiites; see pics

Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra brings to the capital’s cultural aficionados the much anticipated annual event to witness the fervour of the mythical characters of Indian mythology, Meera, Karna and Shree Durga, who never fail to endear. (Source: PR Handout)

This dance drama is directed by Padmashri Shobha Deepak Singh, Vice Chairperson and Director, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. (Source: PR handout)

Shashidharan Nair's choreography, Shubha Mudgal's melodic music, exquisite costumes and the immaculate, deft and perfect usage of special effects in three different performances are seamlessly woven together with the same essence. (Source: PR handout)

The dance drama was based on the life, devotion and sacrifice of the poetess of Rajasthan- Meera. In an artistically rich presentation of Meera’s travails, the Kendra has made an attempt to remain as authentic as possible in production values. The choreography relies on the rich Rajasthani dance culture and keeps in view the cyclical evolution of Meera over the decades. (Source: PR handout)

Padmashri Shobha Deepak Singh's hallmark has been her passionate support to encouraging young talent, while appropriately felicitating the old guard. (Source: PR handout)

In its magnificent productions, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra has identified and harboured as aesthetically as possible. (Source: PR handout)

In this year’s chapter of Kendra Dance Festival, Padmashri Shobha Deepak Singh says, “The characters Meera, Karna and Shree Durga are so endearing and alive in everyone’s heart..." (Source: PR handout)

Meera’s glory lay in her ability to articulate through poetry, the turbulence that transpired in her life. (Source: PR handout)

Her life seems to be a metaphor for most women, where centuries later, Meera’s name lives on. Wherever Meera went, she spread the message of liberation and urged an inner awakening, through the effervescence of her poetry. (Source: PR handout)