Twelve Kathakali maestros from Kerala will perform ... “The aim of the event is to make this traditional dance form of Kerala more popular among the masses,” said the organisers.

The Ramayana has inspired countless artistic expressions. And among them, the Carnatic composition Bhavayami Raghuramam by Swati Thirunal is known for its conci ...

They emphasised that Kathakali music differs significantly ... of executive committee about the perception that singing for dance is inferior to proscenium singing, emphasising the need to change ...

As the brilliantly colourful curtain held up by two bare-torsoed men comes down, a Kathakali artist steps ... with silver talon-like accessories dance in the air mesmerising the audience.

He is the doyen of Indian classical dance forms. His Kathakali mask symbolises the South Indian state of Kerala. And even at the age of 80, he eagerly looks forward to his next 'pacha' (pious ...

As per the tradition of Kalamandalam, only female teachers were appointed for various dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchuppudi. Meanwhile, for forms like Kathakali and ...