Sathyanarayana Raju.
Credit: DH photo
Bengaluru: Shashti Varna Chakra marks a rare and meaningful artistic milestone in the life of eminent Bharatanatyam exponent Sathyanarayana Raju as he turns 60.
The journey began in 2025, when, on turning 59, Raju vowed to revive and present a lost Tanjore Quartet Varnam as taught by his guru, Narmada, through 59 free performances.
Over the year, the Varnam was presented in diverse spaces — from formal auditoria to intimate cultural gatherings — engaging a wide spectrum of artistes, rasikas, and art enthusiasts. Each performance became a living dialogue between tradition and the present, breathing fresh life into a choreography of deep historical and artistic significance.
More than a commemorative series, Shashti Varna Chakra evolved into a shared experience of learning, exchange, and artistic continuity.
The 60th and culminating performance, to be held on Tuesday at 6 pm at Meenakshi Rangamancha Auditorium, Doddakalsandra, stands as both a conclusion and a celebration, honouring lineage, discipline, and the enduring spirit of Bharatanatyam.
The performance is open to all and free of charge.