Jakini Dharu is a type of old composition, a dance drama that is a combination of pure dance and narrative expression — Nritta and Nritya . This dance is in praise of Maheswara, the pure one who blesses everything noble that we desire.
Adorned by the moon, Lord Shiva is the consort of Devi Parvati
From his matted hair, flows the Goddess Ganga.
He is the one who drinks venom and impassively keeps it in his throat.
Opening his third eye he burns away ignorance.
Smeared with holy ashes, he dwells in peace
God of the Gods, he is the ocean of compassion,
Blessing everything noble that we desire.
He is the one who drinks venom and impassively keeps it in his throat.
Opening his third eye he burns away ignorance.
Smeared with holy ashes, he dwells in peace
God of the Gods, he is the ocean of compassion,
Blessing everything noble that we desire.
Raag: Sankarabharanam / Taal: Adi tal / Composer: King Serfoji 17th century / Choreography: Dr. Sucheta Chapekar / Language: Sanskrit