Ila Mariman Nayane | Mohiniyattam | Swathi Thirunal

Ila Mariman Nayane is a beautiful composition by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, portraying the intimate emotions of a woman separated from her beloved. In this presentation, the nayika addresses her friend, “O young deer-eyed one,” sharing her sorrow over the separation from her beloved, Sarisajanabhan Kanthan. The sounds of birds awaken memories of him. The tender bed of young leaves, once prepared for her beloved, brings back memories of their moments of love and togetherness. Yet, despite these memories surrounding her, he remains absent. As the composition unfolds, the identity of her beloved is finally revealed — Nalina Vilochana Krishna, the lotus-eyed Lord. Performed by: Arathy Sathyanarayanan Deepna P. Pradeep Choreography guidance: Radhika Menon With heartfelt thanks to Radhika Menon for her guidance and artistic support in shaping this choreography. Audio Credits: From the album Sringaram by Sreevalsan J Menon Presented at Kraków Onam 2026, organised by the Kerala Association of Poland – Kraków Chapter. #Mohiniyattam #swathithirunal #sreevalsanJmenon