THILLANA :Thillana is the concluding or the penultimate piece of a Bharatanatyam repertoire.
It is a fast and vibrant piece of dance form which is a pure delight to eyes and mind. Its a truly visual delight with its flowing music. It contains four segments.
First segment :Single line jathi sung in a preset tune.
Second segment :Two line jathis sung in a preset tune.
Third segment :Sahithyam (content).
Fourth segment :Two or three lines of jathis set to tune.
Between every segment , the opening line (first segment) is always sung. Nritta sequences set in style of korvais are performed.
Happiness , joy and ecstasy are the feelings that are in forefront while performing a THILLANA. The sahithyam is usually in praise of the LORD...none other than NARAYANA...
The last couplet usually ends with a prayer for the overall welfare..!!!
