Pune’s Enthusiasts To Delight In Devotional Sanskrit Dance Drama ‘Dan Keli Kaumudi’

‘Dan Keli Kaumudi’ is set in the Dan Ghati area at the base of Govardhan Hill and explores a unique aspect of the relationship between Radha and Krishna, which is presented in an entertaining and classical dance format.

Speaking about the play, Dr. Swati Daithankar said, “Acharya Rupa Goswami of Vrindavan was a disciple and successor of Shri Madhvacharya and Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and is revered as a promoter of devotional rasas. His work, including ‘Dan Keli Kaumudi,’ is a prime example of divine play in literature. For me, adapting his work into a dramatic form, enacting the prime role of the facilitator (sutradhar) while simultaneously dancing and speaking on the lapel mic is a huge challenge in itself. We have carefully crafted the presentation to ensure it appeals to all audiences while preserving the essence of the original script.”

The research, choreography, and presentation of ‘Dan Keli Kaumudi’ has been done by Dr. Swati Daithankar, with music composed by Dr. Dhananjay Daithankar and music coordination by Devadutt Manisha Baji. Nandini Rao Gujar and Meher Parlikar have given their vocal support with Nupur Daithankar as Radha and Kohinoor Darda as Krishna. The performance will also feature twelve dancers from the NupurNaad Institute. Dr. Daithankar also announced that this production will soon be performed nationwide.