PADAM: Varnam is followed by PADAM.Its aim is to exhibit a dancer's depth in the interpretation of abhinaya , and his maturity in dance.Padam bestows aesthetic pleasure to the beholder with good exposition of melodic structure of raga , finely blended with verbal structure of lyrics. Its a feast to both ears and eyes.The story line hovers on Lord Krishna often , or Kings to please whom lyrics have been composed.Padams are usually set in VILAMBITA LAYA{ slow tempo}.
