A fleeting glimpse on Doordarshan as we channel surf is the most Bharatnatyam many of us see. Limited exposure leads to generalisations about this 3,000-year-old devotional dance form. A shame, really ...

Bhakti has been the central theme of several Bharatanatyam presentations, yet it is rare to see a performer’s story unfold through this lens. In ‘Samagama Leela’, the recent production by dancer, ...

The aroma of incense sticks, the sweet jasmine essence, red bottu, and white vibhuti smeared on every forehead — the air was thick with devotion. The temple grounds reverberated with chants and ...

Ana Matronic celebrates disco music in film and television with this Dance Praise mix.

steps of devotion: Lata Rajesh and her disciples performed dance ballet of the epic 'Devi Mahatmiyam' and won the viewer's heart. Rajesh considered the 18 dance performances as the 18 steps of the ...

The beautiful Odissi Guru’s gracious smile is the sweetest reward for her disciples. She prefers to be addressed as “Maa” (mother) instead of “Guru Maa”. Abhinaya is her power, and humility her jewel.

Classical tradition views the arts as a single entity, with music lending structure to dance, and dance isolating itself through sculpture. Simultaneous manifestations of the human condition, these ...

CHENNAI:While a setup of the Kapaleeswarar temple, with birds nesting on it presented a serene sight, the dance performances — devotional pieces dedicated to the god — added to the atmosphere of peace ...

Chennai is home to countless sabhas, each brimming with talent and events every Margazhi season. At its core, these sabhas provide a wider platform for diverse art forms to thrive and celebrate them.