In this segment, Nirmala Paniker shares her research on Tiruvathirakali that has evolved from its simple, inclusive roots into a diverse art form with intricate regional variations, reflecting the cultural and social fabric of the state.
Author: Sreekanth Janardhanan
In this segment, Nirmala Paniker shares her research on Tiruvathirakali and its links to Mohiniyattam. Both art forms, rooted in Kerala’s culture, highlight the shared traditions of women’s performances shaped by legends, rituals, and spirituality.
Previously, Nirmala Paniker discussed her 1970s research linking Mohiniyattam with Kerala’s female traditions, particularly Nangiarkoothu, her collaborations with G. Venu, and ties to Ammannur Madhava Chakyar’s…
In this second part, Nirmala Paniker highlights her research collaborations with her husband G Venu, and her association with Ammannur Madhava Chakyar’s lineage.
In Brisbane, Australia, Bindu Rajendren’s Mohiniyattam Soiree celebrated the rich cultural roots of Kerala’s classical dance, paying homage to her guru’s revival of indigenous traditions through compelling choreography.
Nirmala Paniker shares her work from the 1970s, discovering and documenting Nangiarkoothu