Perini Sivatandavam part 5- Concept by Gurudeva Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna

This is a dance of warrior clans of 11th century AD. This is the majestic male dance form performed in Shiva Temples as an invocation to the Lord Rudra. The Kakatiya Rulers of the 11th century, Ganapathi Deva, Rani Rudrama Devi, Pratapa Rudra Deva of Warangal, were worshippers of Lord Shiva and patronised the warrior dance forms. After the fall of Kakatiyas, this art disappeared due to lack of patronage. Composed and created by Gurudeva Padmasri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna Performed by Perini Raviteja & Perini Venkat Venue: Ramappa Temple & Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, India Video by Varsha Bhargavi