Amid this world of colour, drama, and tradition stand two torchbearers of Kerala’s classical arts: Peesapilly Rajeevan, a Kathakali maestro, and Sooraj Nambiar, a dedicated Koodiyattam artist.

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

Running short on time and high in spirit she takes the initiative to explain the ancient dance form to us, “Koodiyattam is an 1,800-year-old ancient theatre from Kerala that borrows solely from ...