Jathiswaram :An item of traditonal Bharathanatyam repertoire, which is usually performed after Alarippu. As the name suggests it is a combination of one Jathi and a few Swarams....hence called JATHISWARAM.It is styled as a collection of five or six rhythmic sequences. The first one is performed to a Jathi ,while the other pieces are performed to Swara patterns. Each rhythmic sequence is separated by an interlude that consists of short steps finishing with elegant postures. There are quite a few Jathiswarams available , the ones in Vasantha raga and Kalyani raga being the most popular. Jathiswaram is devoid of any abhinaya .Even the mudras are used as ornamental .There is no specific meaning. But the music is enthralling.
