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Pluti is an allegorical exposition of the generative process of living beings - about consciousness pruned through iterations of reality and truth. In their quest for happiness, humans journey through phases of ignorance, illusion, restraint, renunciation and ultimate enlightenment. This idea is depicted through the innate nature of five living creatures – the frog, the deer, the earthworm, the parrot and the cow and is explained through a captivating narrative set to scintillating music.

Concept and Choreography: Manasvini KR

Music set by Lalgudi GJR Krishnan

Duration: Approximately 100 minutes including a short pause.

About Manasvini Korukkai Ramachandran
Manasvini is the daughter and disciple of Revathi Ramachandran and has been trained in the Melattur Bani of Bharatanatyam for 27 years. She holds an MFA in Bharatanatyam from Sastra University (Thanjavur) and her thesis was guided by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. She furthered her scientific and artistic interests with a Masters degree in Conservation at the National Museum Institute (New Delhi). Manasvini currently serves as the Principal & Director of Kala Sadhanalaya, the art institution founded by her mother. She also teaches Bharatanatyam to underprivileged children across schools in Chennai through her organization Kadhir Foundation. She also travels widely and performs extensively including engagements in USA, France, Germany, Singapore, Australia and Armenia.