Sambanthar miracle by young Singaporean girl

Dear friends

30th annual Thirumurai conference was held at the Senpaga Vinayagar Temple in Singapore for two days (24th and 25th July 2010). This conference series was started by Late Ambalavanar in 1981. I had the opportunity to attend this conference after 22 years and many Hindu temples were involved in conducting annual competitions. The prize winners entertained the participants with thirumurai singing, thirumurai dance, drama, thirumurai in veena and speeches. The video in this posting shows the performance  by a young Singaporean girl on the story behind the Sambanthar's Poompavai Pathikam. He narrated Thirugnanasampanthar's miracle so beautifully. Enjoy her speech, expressions, actions and loving voice.

Maya Dance

In pre-Columbian Maya civilization, ritual dance had great importance. However, since dance is a transient art, it is inherently difficult for archeologists to find and evaluate evidence of its role. Dance was a central component of social, religious, and political endeavors for the ancient Maya. The dance shown in the youtube was recorded in Chichen Itza (Mexico) on 9th June 2010. It was colourful and the dancers wear colourful headdresses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-a0gr0jbCk