Mohiniyattam recital by Harinanda showcased her expressive grace and technical finesse, Saparya – a journey through Mohiniyattam – is a unique dance project conceived by Sooryakanthi,…
Author: G S Paul
G S Paul
GS Paul is an eminent art columnist and critic. He has been writing for national dailies such as The Hindu for more than three decades. Currently, he is the Editorial Advisor of India Art Review.
Kavya Harish, disciple of Sreelakshmi Govardhanan and grand disciple of Guru Pasumarti Rattaiah Sarma, enthralled audiences with a rare Kuchipudi Yakshagana performance. Dance rasikas in Thrissur…
Just two days ago, the heart of Thrissur once again pulsed to the thunderous beats of chenda and the roar of painted tigers as Pulikkali—the much-loved…
After a period of hibernation, Bharatham, the Thrissur-based cultural outfit, woke up to organise a two- day festival of music and dance recently. On the first…
July 31st has been officially declared as World Kutiyattam Day, paying tribute to the revolutionary contributions of Painkulam Rama Chakyar It was a historic declaration that…
A compelling performance by Arunima Pramod, brought back the enduring charm of Swathi Thirunal’s compositions in the Mohiniyattam repertoire. It was really distressing to note that…
Guru G. Venu’s bold production of Mricchakatikam explores new thematic grounds while staying rooted in the traditional Kutiyattam idiom. Among the Kutiyattam exponents, Guru G Venu…
Meet Angel Joshy, a young AI graduate whose passion for Kerala’s folklore—especially Pulluvan Pattu— has transformed her into a new voice for an ancient art. You…
As Thrissur Pooram drums reach a crescendo, we recall Parisha Vadyam—the ancient rhythm that once led the gods. Thrissur Pooram, Kerala’s grand carnival of percussion, has…
A stirring reimagination of Sita as a warrior queen through a powerful confluence of classical Indian art forms. A packed audience in the Thrissur Regional Theatre,…