Bhama Kalapam
భామాకలాపంTeluguSay it: bhaa · maa · ka · laa · pam
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
The classic Kuchipudi dance-drama of Satyabhama
RepertoireKuchipudi
Meaning
Bhama Kalapam was created by Siddhendra Yogi in the seventeenth century for Kuchipudi performers. It centres on Satyabhama, Krishna's proud and jealous wife, and her longing for him, and it remains the signature dance-drama of the style.
Also written: bhamakalapam, bhama kalapamu, parijatapaharanam