Fiery Hand – Mohini Bhasmasura

ANCIENT TALE OF MOHINI – BHASASURA

The story of Bhasmasura is very famous in India. It is a moral lesson for people who gain immense power and loses because of its irrational use.

Bhasmasura wishes to become immortal, so he can rule the world. He is thinking how to achieve it. Sage Narada comes and advises him to worship Shiva.

Bhasmasura performed great penance to obtain a boon from Shiva. As a result of his penance, Shiva Mahadev became pleased and told him to ask for a boon. Bhasmasura asked for immortality, but Shiva said he would not grant a boon, which is against the rules of nature. Bhasmasura then requested a boon, so he can have power of fire in his right palm. Shiva grants him the power of fiery hand in his right palm. But doubtful Bhasmasura wishes to test his right palm by keeping on Shiva head. It was an infinity power of Boon, which makes Shiva run and vanish. When Shiva vanishes, then Bhasmasura starts searching, thinking Shiva cheated him.

Siva meets Vishnu and seeks a solution to the predicament for which he was responsible. On hearing Shiva's problem, Mahavishnu agreed to help him. Vishnu took the form of Mohini and appeared in front of the demon.

Mohini was so exceedingly beautiful that she immediately attracted Bhasmasura. Bhasmasura requested Mohini to marry him. She replied that she was very fond of dancing and would marry him only if he matched her dance moves. Bhasmasura agreed, and hence they started dancing. The event went on for days, as Bhasmasura matched Mohini's move for move. While dancing, Mohini struck a pose where her hand, especially the right hand, was placed on top of her head. As Bhasmasura imitated her, he touched his head with his forefinger and was immediately burnt up and turned into ashes by the boon he had gained.

Choreography, Lyrics, and Music: Guru Prasanna Kasthuri

Dancers: Seema Kasthuri, Sona Prabhakaran, Diya Arun, Saanvi Ramgounda, & Prasanna Kasthuri

Lighting: Vinu Sharma

Audio Support: Vikram Kini

Video: Nagendra Boggarapu