 The concept of interpreting Kalidasa's Ritu Samhara through six different classical dance forms is an interesting one. Pt. Birju Maharaj has developed this idea into a production that was presented by 18 dancers at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.
Summer was depicted by Priya Venkataraman and her two accompanying dancers in the Bharatanatyam style.
Varsha Ritu (rain) was performed in the Kathak style, the interpretation dominated by the chakkars of Pt. Birju Maharaj's choreography. Lead dancer Paromitra Moitra's finishes were underplayed and elegant as were the movements of the other two dancers, one of them being the only male in the troupe.
Bimbavathi Devi's exceedingly light-footed depiction of Hemanta Ritu (early winter) was delightful to watch. She managed to effectively combine the characteristically soft movements of Manipuri with a dynamism that made for captivating viewing.
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