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Kumara Sambhavam, a mythological dance drama, was staged at Sidhardha Auditorium by Mummaneni Subbarao Kala Peetham, Vijayawada. The content of the dance drama tells the story of the birth of Lord Kumara Swamy. In the episode of Daksha Yagnam, Satidevi immolates herself and in the form of Tejojyothi goes to Himalayas and transforms herself as Parvathi and worships Shiva.

Tarakasura, a ruthless demon, tortures the gods. Knowing that a son born to Shiva could kill the demon, they depute Manmadha to ignite the spark of love between Shiva and Paravati.

Shiva, who was in Yoga Samadhi, does not tolerate the disturbance caused by Manmadha. He opens his third eye and destroys Manmadha. Ratidevi falls at the feet of Shiva and prays for the life of Manmadha. Shiva, taking pity on her, brings Manmadha to life but as Ananga (invisible body).

Meanwhile, near Akasa Ganga, Krithika Kanyas see Kumara Swamy, son of Shiva and Parvathi, and become his foster mothers. Kumara Swamy makes them happy by giving darshan in six incarnations. On hearing the existence of Kumara Swamy, Tarakasura goes to fight with him and in the fierce encounter annihilates the demon.

This mythological episode was excellently enacted by the disciples of Madhavimala Sarvepalli of Hyderabad. Simple but elegant sets, apt music (pre-recorded) and admirable synchronisation of movements marked the ballet. The costumes were appropriate for the dance drama and attractive.

Main characters were played by Raviteja (Parameswara), Madhavimala (Parvathi), Sivachandra (Kumaraswamy) and Pavan (Manmadha, Bramhachari and Tarakasura). Minor roles were well played by Mowlika, Sravya, Vaisali, Sandhya, Ekaveera, Rasagna, Srikirthi, Anusha, Anagha, Dedipya and Sumedha.