Krishna is seen to be a multi-dimensional man who lived a rich and varied life. It is impossible to imagine Bharatnatyam dance without Lord Krishna. Be it the themes or styles or stories or emotions, Krishna is truly omnipresent. It was and is this variety that adds flavours to our arts. If there was no Krishna, the legend, the art form of dance would never have witnessed such richness and vastness of the subject.
Each artist’s dance forms have its own interpretation of Krishna, and thus a variety of expressions can be found for this evergreen hero of Indian Art. In this effort, only the tip of the iceberg has been touched upon. An inexhaustible resource for dancers lies in this charismatic...