Tum Chandan Hum Pani
Choreographer: Ravi Jain
Born in the village of Mandur near Varanasi, Ravidas imbibed the spirit of devotion to God from his parents as well as the holy precincts of Varanasi. The subtle influences he absorbed in this atmosphere constituted his education. When he was 18 he became devoted to Lord Rama. Initially, Ravidas could not keep his attention on his profession of shoemaking. Whatever he earned he would spend in the service of ascetics and those whose life was consecrated to God.
For Ravidas, one’s work is the path to God realisation. Honest work is my religion. It will always enable me to cross the ocean of the world - he sings. Some events from his life has been choreographed as a dance theatre presentation. This is based on Kathak style