Mohiniāṭṭam Mohiniāṭṭam is a dance form from Kerala in south-western India. The term Mohiniāṭṭam literally means ‘Dance of the Enchantress’. Mohiniāṭṭam was performed in the temple precincts of Keraḷa. It developed from the Dhévadhāsi dance system just like Bharathanātyam, Kūchipūḍi and Oḍissi. The word ‘Mohini’ refers to a maiden who [...]
Manipūri Maṇipūr is a small hilly state in the north-eastern part of India. People in Maṇipūr are religious. Hence, the costumes and art have a religious background. Maṇipūri is a very graceful form of dance. It has very little facial expressions, but its body movements are beautiful and graceful. History: [...]
Kūchipūḍi Kūchipūḍi is the classical dance form from the South-Eastern state of Āndhra Pradheśh. It derives its name from the village of Kuchélapuram, a small village about 65 kms from Vijayawāḍa. It is known for its graceful movements and its strong narrative dramatic character. History: Kūchipūḍi has been derived from [...]
Kathakaḷi Kathakaḷi is a classical dance form of India that originates from Keraḷa, the south-western part of India. It is a unique form of dance with a marvellous combination of elaborate gestures, picturesque costumes, grand make up and vigorous music. Kathakaḷi is a group presentation in which dancers take on [...]
Kathak Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dance and originated from Utthar Pradeśh, India. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers. The term Kathak is derived from Kathā meaning story. History: Kathā or story telling were a part [...]
Bharathanātyam Bharathanātyam is one of the oldest and most popular forms of classical dance in India. It is the dance of both the mind and soul. Its antiquity lies about 3000 years ago with a mythological as well as historical origin. It was originally known as Sadhir-āṭṭam (court dance) and [...]
Introduction Classical dances of India are various art forms rooted in Nāṭya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the Nāṭya Śhāsthra, of Bharatha Muni (400 BC). Dance in India, is rooted in an age-old tradition. This vast sub-continent has given birth to varied [...]
M.D.Ramanathan Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Content Editing: TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Wikipedia Early life MDR was born in Manjapara, Palakkad District, Madras Province (Presently in Kerala) on 20th May 1923. His father Devesa Bhagavathar was a music teacher by profession. MDR did his schooling in Palakkad and graduated with a BSc degree in Physics from Victoria [...]
Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu Resource Person: SashiKulkarni Content Edited by: TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Wikipedia Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu(b. 8 November 1893 to d. 25 November 1964) was one of the most important Carnatic music, violinists of the 20th century. Naidu was partially blind. He played at the National Physical Laboratoryauditorium, [...]
S. KALYANARAMAN Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Content Review: T.V.Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Wikipedia S. Kalyanaraman (6 February 1930 – 9 January 1994), popularly known as SKR, was a legendary vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. Hailing from a famed musical family, where his great-grandfather was Komal Muthu Bhagavathar and his grand uncle was the celebrated [...]
