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title: "Margam: Bharatanatyam Repertoire Order | Model Diplomat"
description: "Margam is the structured seven-item sequence in Bharatanatyam, essential for understanding this classical dance form's progression and devotion."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Margam is the structured concert sequence of classical Bharatanatyam, an ordered suite of seven items progressing from invocation to abstract rhythm and expressive devotion.
- What are the seven items of the Bharatanatyam margam in order?
- Who codified the margam and when?
- Why is the Varnam considered the centerpiece of the margam?
- How does the Bharatanatyam margam differ from the Odissi repertoire?

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In December 2023, dancers across Chennai's Music Academy and Kalakshetra Foundation presented full margams during the Madras Music Season, opening with Alarippu and closing with Tillana in the Tanjore Quartet's codified sequence.

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