Garuda Garva Bhangam - Excerpt 2
The second excerpt from Garuda Garva Bhangam, an Ottan Thullal play is presented here. In this part Lord Krishna commands Garuda to bring Hanuman who resides on the top of mount Gandhamadana. Hanuman, my kinsman, is blessed with the strength of a million elephants. But bringing him to me would not be difficult for you, Krishna tells Garuda.
Story
Lord Krishna, one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, decides to humble the arrogance of his carrier Garuda, the King of birds. He commands Garuda to bring Hanuman, the monkey god and ace warrior. Hanuman is a devotee of Lord Rama, another incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He resides in the Kadali Groves, constantly chanting the name of his master. When Garuda calls out to him, Hanuman realizes Krishna’s aim. He tells Garuda that he cannot accompany him, as he has no respect for Krishna. An angry Garuda challenges Hanuman to a duel and in the end receives a humiliating defeat.
Artiste
Kalamandalam Geethanandan, a master Thullal artiste performs here. At present, he is the Head of the Department of Thullal at Kerala Kalamandalam, the premiere training centre for Kerala’s classical arts.