At the core of our existence, we all move to the beats of our emotions. One classic example of this embodied emotion is Radha ...

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 ...

At Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, the Bonalu procession attracted a throng of devotees, including notable celebrities and ...

HOUSTON, TX -- While other families may be spending their Friday evenings recuperating from work or school, Houston resident Vanessa Ramirez, her mother Dalila and several friends sit at the dining ...

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.

It was a pleasant evening at Kalabharati Visakhapatnam where the pervasive kinetic splendour of Bharatanatyam permeated all around as Bangalore-based young dancers Kirthana Devarakonda and Nrithya ...

The evening was slotted for devotion through the medium of dance. "I thought that performing Bhakti Kritis on various deities rather than a normal repertoire would be well received by the audience.

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 ...

The over 1,000 years old art of Araiyar Sevai, which was once performed across Divya Desams, has seen a decline in recent times (it is now performed only in Srirangam, Srivilliputhur and Azhwar ...