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

Hinduism, with its countless traditions and rituals, is one of the oldest living faiths in the world. Among its many celebrations, Navratri shines brightly. Spanning nine nights, it honours Shakti, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka organised an Odissi performance by an ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) sponsored seven member troupe led by Monalisa Ghosh at ...

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 ...