Sarikal Adavu In Bharatanatyam

February 27th, 2009 by Anjali

Sarikal means to slide. Here as one foot is lifted and placed the another foot slides towards it. Then the feet takes the Anchita position where the feet rests on the heel. This position is also called as Tadittam. Then both the feet tap together with a slight jump. Bols (syllables or sollukettu) of the Adavu is Tai Ya Tai Hi or Tai Ya Tai Ya Tai Hi Tai Hi.

Follow the links below to read and watch the steps.

1. Sarikal Adavu First step (explanation)

2. Sarikal adavu first step (Video)

3. Sarikal Adavu second, third and fourth variation (explanation)

4. Sarikal Adavu Second and Third variation (video)

5. Sarikal Adavu Fifth variation (video)

Related posts:

  1. Sarikal Adavu First variation (explanation)
  2. Teermanam Adavu in Bharatanatyam
  3. Sarikal Adavu First Variation (video)
  4. Tatta Adavu – Sixth Step
  5. Natta Adavu- Tenth Step

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5 responses so far ↓

  • 1 dhanya Mar 11, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    great work dear.. really appreciate ur work..

  • 2 Ayesha Mar 28, 2009 at 2:56 am

    A nice idea and well executed. Watched some of the videos, nicely explained. Keep up the good work.

  • 3 Anjali Mar 30, 2009 at 6:24 am

    Thank you Ayesha.

  • 4 rageena Apr 18, 2009 at 11:12 am

    what is the thalam for sarrukkal adavu?
    please can u tell me the answer for this question
    i need help please!!!

  • 5 preethi Apr 23, 2012 at 5:51 am

    Really great job and very much useful..thank you..keep it up:)