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Sakhitatva in South Indian Classical Dances” by E Vidyalakshmi is an unparalleled study on Sakhi
In this segment, Nirmala Paniker shares her research on Tiruvathirakali and its links to Mohiniyattam. Both art forms, rooted in Kerala’s culture, highlight the shared traditions of women’s performances shaped by legends, rituals, and spirituality.
Vocalist Sarathi Chatterjee (1964-2020) was destined to synthesise two major schools of Hindustani classical. Indian music lost those rare notes abruptly.
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Renowned dancer and activist Mallika Sarabhai has been appointed as the chancellor of the Kerala…
Swathi Thirunnal structured and systematised Mohiniyattam. However, in the 19th-century the art form lost its dignity and was ostracized by the public.
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