An Indian Art

Mataji, Vidushi Siddheswari DeviBorn on 8'th August 1908, in Banaras, Siddheshwari Devi had her initial training in Indian Classical music from Pandit Siyaji Maharaj. Later, she also trained under Pandit Bade Ram Dasji of Banaras. Siddheshwari shifted...

Pandit Birju MaharajThe most eminent Kathak dancer of recent times is Pandit Birju Maharaj. His full name is Brij Mohan Nath Mishra. He is the only son and disciple of Shri Achyan Maharaj and is a competent inheritor of the Lucknow Gharana. Birju Maharaj...

Guru Kelucharan MohapatraGuru Kelucharan Mahapatra is a master and a legend in his chosen field, with a name now synonymous with Orissi dance throughout the world. Born in a family of citrakaras or painters, he paints a dancer on to her background.Born...

Saroja Vaidyanathan"...Married women, whether they agree or not with the old adage about a woman's place being in the home, often do find that if they stay away from it for too long, the exalted edifice really does begin to fall apart at an alarming...

S Sarada: Dance scholar and teacherA life of accomplishments"Few carry monumental scholarship, creativity and critical insights with such grace, dignity and humility." – Scholar Kapila Vatsyayan on S Sarada In building up Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi used...

Guru Ammannur Madhava ChakyarMay 13, 1917 – July 1, 2008"One never stops learning and one practises all one's life." - Guru Ammannur Madhava ChakyarGuru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar can easily be described as one of the greatest Kutiyattam performers of...

Guru Dr.Vempati Chinna SatyamDr.Vempati Chinna Satyam Born in a traditional family of dancers in the village, Kuchipudi, Andhra Pradesh, dance was intermingled in Vempati's blood and veins. Vedantam Lakshmi Narayana Sastry, a great master in the field,...

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