The students performed in heavy rains, mesmerizing the audience and netizens on social media.

A beautiful video of students in Karnataka performing Bharatanatyam to the tune of Hanuman Chalisaamidst heavy rains has recently gone viral on the internet. The video has been widely shared on social media platforms, with netizens highly praising the mesmerizing performance by the students. It has already garnered over six million views on Instagram, with the number continuing to rise.

Bharatnatyam to Hanuman Chalisa by Karnataka students wins hearts.

It was a heavy downpour, yet students from the NMAM Institute of Technology were seen performing Bharatanatyam to the tunes of the Hanuman Chalisa. The video, which has now gone viral on the internet, was shared by Prarthana Rao on Instagram; it was posted with the caption, “When Indradev has plans, but you don’t stop dancing” (“Indradev” refers to the god of rain in Hindu mythology). Despite the heavy downpour outside, the students danced gracefully on the college premises, their movements perfectly synchronised with the traditional rhythm of the Hanuman Chalisa. Onlookers gathered to watch the mesmerizing performance, and some were seen standing under umbrellas right in front of the dancers. Some others observed from the college building. The audience enthusiastically clapped and cheered for them.

Watch the viral video here:

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Netizens react to the viral video.

Several users admired students’ dedication to performing in heavy rains. Many others described the performance as inspiring, heartwarming, and a beautiful example of teamwork. One user wrote, “Rain is not here to stop…… But to participate.” Another reacted, “God can’t throw flowers from above, so he blessed and cheered you guys with rain.” A third user pointed out, “Rain may have added grace to the performance, but dancing in it is never easy, especially with classical forms where every grounded step demands balance on a slippery stage. Well done, guys.” One more commented, “No offense but when I saw girls dancing I was okay, but just when I spotted guy dancing amidst them I was amazed.”