Tyagesh Aradhana

Some kings ruled kingdoms. King Shahaji Maharaj II of Thanjavur ruled his heart — and offered it entirely to Lord Tyagesha. TYAGESH ARADHANA brings to life the rare devotional compositions of this royal composer-king, whose every musical creation bore his signature mudra ‘Tyagesha’ as a testament to his unwavering spiritual devotion.

This intimate solo Bharatanatyam presentation is a cultural preservation effort as much as a performance. Through sensitive interpretation and classical rigour, Apeksha Niranjan ensures that these precious compositions — unearthed through the groundbreaking research of Guru Dr. Sucheta Chapekar — continue to move and inspire. These are not historical artifacts; in Apeksha’s hands, they are living art.

Her command of Sanskrit and Tamil allows each devotional verse to be delivered with authentic emotional depth, creating an immersive spiritual experience that transcends language barriers. To hear this performance is to step inside the devotion of a king who gave everything to his god — and found, in that surrender, his truest artistic voice.