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Kichaka Vadha, Part 4 - Akka kellavva (Oh sister - please listen to me!)

Bangaru Bhat
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Kichaka Vadha, Part 4 - Akka kellavva (Oh sister - please listen to me!)
This episode is from the Virataparva part of the Mahabharata - the episode known as "Kichaka Vadha" (the slaying of Kichaka). This episode is part of the Mahabhrata story when the Pandavas are living incognito in exile in the forest. Kichaka tries to seduce Sairandhri, who is actually Draupadi. Finally Kichaka is killed by Valala who is Bhima in disguise. This song is about Sairandhri asking for help from Valala to protect her from Kichaka's advances. The song is set to Tal Tiruvade.This performance is in the tenkutittu style