The second day commenced with Dr. Ambika Kameshwaran's group, Rasa. Featuring young dancers, some with disabilities, they presented a Deepanjali and a Siva Stuthi. It was a well coordinated effort with the special children able to cope with the others. Krishna Kumari Narendran presented her students in "Laya Vinyasam". They rhythm was provided by five various instruments - the ganjira, the ghatam, the morsingh, nattuvangam with cymbals and the mridangam. Besides the nritta piece, a padam, "Unbu vazhiyil yaar nadanthalum avalum Ramarum ondre" was presented by another student, Jayanthi. Despite being hard of hearing, this attractive young girl has been taught to dance, to emote and to keep to the beat, the last being facilitated by extra nattuvanars seated in the corner of the stage. It was an endearing display of an indomitable spirit.

Meenakshi Chittaranjan's students performed an item "Avatara Leela" where the incarnations of Krishna, Prahalada and Vamana were dealt with. It was a good effort with young Vamana stealing the limelight. Kathak dancers from Bangalore, Rajendra, Nirupama and some of their disciples danced next. "Spirit of Dance" was a treat to the eye. The subtlety and the grace of the dance form combined with split second timing and coordination of the dancers made for a lively twenty minutes. "Gitopadesam" in the Kuchipudi style of dance was presented by dancers Vasnasree and Jayarama Rao from Delhi. A swarajathi was followed by the excerpt from the Bhagavat Gita. Vanasree as Krishna and Jayarama Rao as Arjuna gave very involved performances.

Bharati Shivaji, the renowned Mohiniatam dancer and her troupe performed an extract from the 16th century work, "Chandrotsavam". Chandrika, the nayika is condemned by her husband Chandra to live as a mortal for one hundred years. While on earth, one day, she is reminded of her identity in her dreams. She propitiates the Moon God and is accepted by her husband. Bharati as Chandrika gave an involved performance. The reconciliation scene was extraordinarily touching. The elaborate rituals were also well presented.

The festival ended on an electrifying note with a tillana in Kapi ragam performed by today's crop of good dancers. Composed by Jyothismati and choreographed by Shrijith Krishna, the other dancers were Revathi Ramachandran, Priya Murle, Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala, Sailaja, Uma Muralikrishna and Rajesh Balakrishna. A fitting finale to a good effort once again by IDA, Chennai and its founder-member, Ms Leela Sekhar.