Swathi Sangeetholsavam - Classical Music and Kathakali at Thali, Kozhikode

Swathi Sangeetholsavam conducted from 27 to 30 Nov 2015 at Thali Guruvayurappan Hall, Zamorin’s High School, Thali at Kozhikode, Kerala (India). The festival will showcase classical music concerts and kathakali performance.

The Schedule:

27 Nov- 06.00 pm: Classical  Music (instrumental)
 Veena by Punya Sreeenivasan, Mrudangam by Palakkad K S Mahesh Kumar, Ghadam byVazhappalli Krishna Kumar

28 Nov- 06.00 pm: Classical Music (instrumental)
Flute- by Kudamaloor Janardhanan, Mrudangam by P V Anil Kumar , Tabla by Harikrishna Moorthy

29 Nov- 10.00 am :Music competition
07.00 pm- Kathakali; Story ‘Balidaanam’ written by T M B Nedungadi based on the story by Rabindranatha Tagore, and directed by Narippatta Narayanan Nambuthiri.
Presented by Thodayam Kathakali Yogam

30 Nov- 06.00 pm: Classical Music Concert
Vocal- by Ramakrishna Moorthy, Chennai; Violin by M Rajeev, Chennai, Mrudangam by Anantha R Krishna, Ghatam by Vazhappalli Krishna Kumar

Organised by: Swathi Music Dias, Calicut.

Theyyam festival at Kanjangad, Kasargod Dt.

Theyyam festival,  Kaliyattam,  at Theruvath Arayil Bhagavathisthanam. 

The ritual folk art theyyam is conducted here from 02-03 Nov 2015. Preliminary performances like Thottam/Vellattam etc are held in the late evening on the first day. Theyyams are then staged from next day morning – Padaveeran (5am), Vishnumoorthy (10am), Chooliyaar Bhagavathy (1pm), Muvalamkuzhi chamundi (3pm, amd Gulikan (6pm). Location / Access: The temple is at Theruvath,  Theruvath, about 500m from New Bus stand at Alamippalli, Kanhangad towards east. (Vazhunnoridam route) 
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Rasavikalpam Dance Festival at 6 Venues in Kerala

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Exhibitin of Paintings at Kochi

Exihibition of paintings organised by a fasebook community opened at Kochi. This is the second edition of paintings by this group. Around 300 artists participate in the exhibition. The event is organised at Durbar Hall at Kochi, Kerala

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Pranayaparvvam - Kathakali Festival of love stories - at AbuDhabi

Kathakali, the Indian Classical Dance from Kerala will be held at AbuDhabi, UAE on three days of October.

The event organised  by Manirang AbuDhabi, Sakthi Theatres, AbuDhabi in assocaition with Embassy of India, AbuDhabi  is held on 22, 23 and 24 Oct 2015.

Time: 06.00 pm - 11.00 pm; Venue: Kerala Social Centre, AbuDhabi

Eminent artists like Padmashree Kalamandalam Gopi, Kalamandalam Shanmughan, Margi Vijayakumar etc. will participate in the 3-day event. Three different stories will be performed these days. For details see - Welcome Kerala Magazine

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Kutiyattam at Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur Dt.

08, 09, 10 Oct 2015: Kutiyattam , the Sanskrit theatre at Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur Dt.
Venue: Pangavu Siva Temple, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur Dt.

Story: Veni Samharam AaramAnkam (scenes from the epic Mahabharatha)
Directed by: Guru Kalamandalam Girija

08 Oct (Thursday):
04.30 pm:  Inaugural session,
05. 30 pm: Kutiyattam
Artists:

Actor (character): Kalamandalam Sangeeth (Yudhishttiran), Kalamandalam Krishnendu (Draupadi), Kalamandalam Prasanna (Buddhimathika[Chedi]), Kalamandalam Manjunath (Kanjuki), Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap (Panjalakan).

09 Oct (Friday):
05. 30 pm: Kutiyattam
Artists:

Actor (character): Kalamandalam Sangeeth (Yudhishttiran), Kalamandalam Krishnendu (Draupadi), Kalamandalam Charu Agaru (Charvvakan), Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap (Kanjuki).

10 Oct (Saturday):
05. 30 pm: Kutiyattam
Artists:

Actor (character): Kalamandalam Sangeeth (Yudhishttiran), Kalamandalam Krishnendu (Draupadi), Kalamandalam Prasanna (Buddhimathika[Chedi]), Kalamandalam Ramith (Kanjuki), Kalamandalam Charu Agaru (RaudraBheeman), Kalamandalam Manjunath (Arjunan), Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap (Krishnan).

Mizhavu (Percussion): Kalamandalam Dhanarajan, Kalamandalam Jayaraj, Kalamandalam Sajith Vijayan.
Idakka (Percussion): Thrippunithura Harikrishnan
Chutti (Makeup): Kalamandalam Sukumaran
Thalam (Cymbals): Salini Harikrishnan.

Shatkala Govindamarar Music Festival at Thrissur

Shatkala Govindamarar Music Festival organised by Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy will be conducted from 03 – 07 Sept 2015 at Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy,  Thrissur , Kerala (India). The festival in memory of Shatkala Govindamarar, the legendary Carnatic musician, will present Hindustani Music, Fusion, Ghazal, Sufi, Qawali, Bhajan etc in these days. Eminent singers / musicians will participate in the event. The detailed schedule:

Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Regional Theatre, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur

Shatkala Govindamarar Music Festival
03 Sept – Hindustani Vocal by Manjari
04 Sept – Hindustani Vocal by Gayathri
05 Sept – Mohana Raga Sandhya , musical program, presented by Swaralaya
06 Sept – Sufiyana Mehfil - Ghazal, Sufi, Khavali, Bhajan -  by Anita Sheikh
07 Sept – Qawali music by Siavul Hak

 Organised by: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy.

Onam Celebrations by DTPC, Palakkad

District Tourism Promotion Council, Palakkad, Kerala will conduct  Onam celebrations at Palakkad from 24 - 30 Aug 2015.

24, 25 Aug; Venue: Attappadi
24 Aug, 08.00 pm: Folkev 2015 - Folk Arts by Gananayana, Thrissur
25 Aug 05.00 pm: Cultural Procession
Various cultural programs.

27 - 30 Aug; Venue: Rappadi
27 Aug, 05.00 pm: Panchavadyam, percussion orchestra.
05. 30 pm: Inaugural session
06. 30 pm: Music Waves - Musical program
28 Aug, 05.30 pm: Kalarippayattu, Martial Arts
06.00 pm: Mrithasilpam - Semiclassical fusion by Rachana Narayanankutty.
07.30 pm: Gaanamela - Music program
29 Aug, 05.30 pm: Vasanthageethangal - Onam songs presented by Swaralaya Sangeetha Vidyalayam
06.00 pm: Onachinthukal: Onachinthukal , recital of poems on Onam
06.15 pm: Music program in memory of M S Viswanahan
30 Aug, 05.30 pm: Concluding ceremony
06.00 pm: Solo performance on Keyboard
06.15 pm:Gramachantham - Folk Arts
07.15 pm: Gaanamela & Mimics

27 - 30 Aug; Venue: Malampuzha Garden
27 Aug, 04.00 pm: Various cultural programs
06.30 pm: Kuchipudi dance by Kalamandalam V R Parvathy
28 Aug, 04.00 pm: Gaanamela
29 Aug, 04.00 pm: Gaanamela
30 Aug, 04.00 pm: 'Kappoli' - Folk Songs

Organised by DTPC, Palakkad as part of the Onam celebrations

Painting & Sculpture Exhibition at Guruvayur

Paintings and sculptures of various traditions from India including Kerala Mural, Ethnic and tribal traditions, based on the theme the epic Ramayan will be conducted at Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt., Kerala (India) from 09. 30 am to 07.00 pm from 06 to 16 August 2015.

The exhibition titled ‘Ramayanam’ organised by Institute of Mural Painting, Guruvayur, displays paintings and sculptures from various traditions of India including the traditions of Kerala Mural , Ethnic and tribal traditions, based on the theme the epic Ramayan. The event will be conducted at Institute of Mural Painting (Devaswom Vaijayanthi Hall), Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt, Kerala (India)

Nuances of Navarasa-s through Pacha Vesham

The five day national workshop, 'Shyamam', based on Navarasa-s and Natyasastra to Kutiyattam acting techniques, organised by Madhava Mathrugramam  focused on the nuances of Navarasa-s through Pacha vesham.  Beyond, the lecture - demonstrations and discussions by eminent scholars, the workshop had performances on each day focusing the 9-rasas. Read more ..... 

Nangiarkoothu, the Sanskrit Dance Drama in July

Nangiarkoothu, the Sanskrit dance drama is conducted as part of the Koodiyattam festival – Aashadotsavam by  Mani Madhava Chakyar Gurukulam, a learning and performing centre for Koodiyattam.
The event is conducted at Lakkidi, Palakkad Dt in Kerala (India) from 17 to 30 Jul 2015.
The venue: Mani Madhava Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam, Killikkurussimangalam, Lakkidi, Palakkad Dt.

 The Schedule:

17 Jul: Purappadu , Introductory Performance.
18 Jul: Story / Scenes: RajadhaniVarnana.
19 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Souryasaenee Parinayam.
20 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Kamsasapam
21 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Krishnavatharam
22 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Poothanamoksham
23 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Sreekrishnaleela
24 Jul: Story/ Scenes: VrindavanaVarnnana
25 Jul: Story/ Scenes: KaaliyaMardhanam
26 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Govardhanodharanam
27 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Narasimhavatharam
28 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Dakshayagam.
29 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Soorppanakhangam – Purappadu (Sreeraman)
30 Jul: Story/ Scenes: Soorppanakhangam – Nirvahanam (Sreeraman)

Organized by: Mani Madhava Chakyar Gurukulam

Ritual - Kalamezhuthum Pattum - at Kanadimadom Tharavadu, Thrissur

Kalamezhuthu pattu is a ritualistic performance where figure of the deity is drawn on the floor with natural powders. To complete the ritual, folk songs and some tantric rituals are performed and finally the whole drawing is rubbed off by the performer in trance. The ritual Kalamezhuthu (drawing) and Pattu (song) together is called Kalamezuthum pattum.

Two-day festival of Kalamezhuthum Pattu is held at Kanadimadom Tharavadu in Thrissur, Kerala (India) on 08 & 09 July 2015. Main ritual is Roopakkalam. Figures of Lord Vishnu Maya and subsidiary deities are drawn on the floor using natural powders. Songs praising the Lord, special pooja, Oracle’s performance, fireworks etc. are the other highlights. This temple is famous for 390 Kuttichathans, the aides of Lord Vishnu Maya. Situated 20km from Thrissur, to reach the temple catch the bus to Thriprayar going via Ammadam- Kodannur- Alappad- Chazhur and get down at Peringottukara Library stop. Then the sign boards of Kanadimadom Tharavadu guides you to the temple. Lot of special offerings and poojas are conducted during these days.

For more: Kanadimadom, Peringottukara, Thrissur
                Ph: +91-487-2272244/2272255.
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Kathaprasanga Maholsavam, the Story Telling Festival

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, an autonomous body to promote the art and culture is organising a festival on story telling in Malayalam from 01 - 30 July 2015. The 'Kathaprasanga Maholsavam' is conducted at 6 different venues all over Kerala. The first schedule of the festival began at Thiruvananthapuram on 01 July.

The schedule:

01 - 30 July 2015: Story Telling Festival
Time: 06.30 pm; Venues: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kannur.

For details see : Kathaprasanga Maholsavam

Bharatanatyam by Paris Laxmi

Bharatanatyam, the Indian Classical Dance,‬ by Paris Laxmi on 03 Jul 2015 at Thiruiyranikkulam Kalathil Kshethram, Pallippuram, ‪‎Cherthala‬, ‪#Alappuzha‬ Dt. in Kerala(India). The program will begin at 07.30 pm.

Kutiyattam festival at Irinjalakkuda

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Kutiyattam at Thiruvananthapuram

01 Jul 2015: Kutiyattam at Thiruvananthapuram
Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Museum Auditorium, Govt Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (India).

Story: "Balivadham - Sri Rama's Purappad".

Monthly program organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, Kutiyattam Kendra (Centre for Kutiyattam), Thiruvananthapuram,  &    Dept. of Museums & Zoo, Govt. of Kerala.

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Koodiyattam at Cheruthuruthy

On 28, 29 June 2015, from 05.30 pm, Koodiyattam performance by Kalamandalam Sangeeth Chakyar. Sangeeth will perform scenes from Asoka Vanikangam from the Sanskrit drama Ascharya Choodamani. This monthly performance is conducted at  Pangavu Siva Temple Ottupura, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur Dt in Kerala(India).

The performance is supported by Kalamandalam Dhanarajan, Kalamandalam Ratheesh Bhas, Kalamandalam Ravikumar, Kalamandalam Vineesh, Kalamandalam Jayaraj, and Kalamandalam Sajith Vijayan on Mizhavu-percussion, Kalanilayam Rajan on Edakka-Percussion, Kalamandalam Sangeetha and Kalamandalam Prasanthi on Thaalam-cymbals and Kalamandalam Ravikumar (Chutty-make up).

Mohiniyattam at 'Ananya Samarpana' , a cross-border festival of classical dance

'Ananya Samarpana' , a cross-border festival of classical dance is conducted at Seva Sadan Auditorium, Malleswaram, Bengaluru, India from 26 to 28 June 2015 at 06.30 pm onwards.

The initial day 26 June, will showcase Mohiniyattam by Lakshmi N Viswanathan and Bharatanatyam by Divya Ramesh. Bharatanatyam by Shweta Prachande and Odissi by Madhulita Mohapatra & troupe will be held on the second day, 27 June. On the concluding day of the festival, 28 June, there will be a dance production, Upasana, a homage by Lalitanjali and Shijith Nambiar & Parvathy Nambiar.

National Painters Camp at Palakkad

Kerala Lalithakala Academy conducting National Camp for painters from 20 to 26 June 2015  at KTDC Garden House, Rock Garden Road, Malampuzha, Palakkad Dt, Kerala (India). The camp inaugurated on 20th  have 12 experienced artists as participants: Bhagyanath C, Manoj Vyloor, Muralidharan, Nagdas, Pranam Singh, Rajeswara Rao, Sajith Bin Amar, Sajith A S, Sajitha Shankar, Surendran Nair, Tensingh Joseph, Vijay Singh.

Visual presentations, talks by the artists and other programs will be held in the evenings of these days. On 21st 05.00 pm, there will a mohiniyattam performance.

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Nangiarkoothu by Saritha Krishnakumar

Saritha Krishnakumar will perform nangiarkoothu at Ammannur Gurukulam, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur Dt., Kerala (India) on 19 June 2015 from 06.30 pm. 

Story or Scenes Played : Madhurapravesam (Slokas from 175 to 182)

Supported by, 

Percussion:-Mizhavu and Idakka and Cymbals:-Talam

Artsists:

Kalamandalam Rajeev, Kalamandalam Hariharan (Mizhavu)

Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan (Idakka)

Gayathri, Keerthi, Archana (Thalam)

This monthly serial presentation is a part of Nangiarkoothu Sampoornavatharanam, the presentation of nangiarkoothu (Sreekrishnacharitham) in its complete form.

Nangiarkoothu at Thiruvananthapuram

Kalamandalam Viswasree & troupe will perform Nangiarkoothu, the traditional Sanskrit dance drama, on 17 June 2015 at the Museum Auditorium, Govt Museum, ‪in ‎Thiruvananthapuram‬, Kerala.
The story played- "Madhurapravesham" . Viswasree will be accompanied by Kalamandalam Sajikumar and Margi Mahesh in percussion‬, Mizhavu and  Anayara Vijayan in Edakka, the percussion.‎Cymbals‬ / Thalam is by Margi Usha.

Programme begins at 06.00 pm with a brief appreciation class. Margi Usha will demonstrate on mudras. A detailed synopsis will be available at the venue.

The event is organised by: Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, Kutiyattam Kendra (Centre for Kutiyattam), Thiruvananthapuram, & Dept. of Museums & Zoo, Govt. of Kerala as a part of their monthly nangiarkoothu performance.

Theyyam Performance at Thalassery, Kannur Dt.

14 & 15 June 2015: Theyyam at Thalassery Kizhakke Kallarakandy Muthappan Madappura at Thalassery, Kannur Dt in Kerala, India.

Vellattam/ Theyyam, the ritual folk art, performances of Muthappan, Neelakarinkali and Vadakkan Gulikan deities.

Monthly Theyyam ritual at Kizhakke Kallarakandy Muthappan Madappura, Thalassery, Kannur Dt, Kerala On the first day, Vellattams of the deities Muthappan, Neelakarinkali and Vadakkan Gulikan are performed in the evening (5pm to mid night). Performances of Theyyams Thiruvappana, Neelakarimkali, Vadakkan Gulikan are held in the morning (9am-2pm). Location/ Access: The temple is at Nettur, Thalassery; From Koduvally Rly Gate stop on Tly-Kannur Highway, it is about one km distance.

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Kathakali at Palakkad

13 Jun 2015: Kathakali, the traditional art form, at Palakkad, Kerala, India
Time: 05.00 pm; Venue: MD Ramanathan Hall, Chembai Music College, Palakkad.

Story: Karnasapadham
Artists: Kottakkal Chandrasekhara Varrier, Kalamandalam Rajashekharan, Kottakkal Madhu etc.
Organised by: Palakkad Kathakali trust

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Festival of India in Malaysia

13, 14 June 2015: Festival of India in Malaysia
Time: 7.30 pm; Venue: Malaysia.
Entry: Free

13 June, 07.30 pm; Venue: JOTIC Auditorium , Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
14 June, 07.30 pm; Venue: Temple of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vande Mataram,a unique multi-style dance presentation by Prasiddha Foundation under the artistic direction of eminent Dancer / Choreographer Prathibha Prahlad. Presented by: Prathibha Prahlad and Group.

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Classical Music Concert at Aranmula

13 June 2015: ‪Classical‬ ‪‎Music‬ ‪‎Concert‬ at Aranmula, Pathanamthitta Dt., Kerala, India.
Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Chilanka Dance Academy, Aranmula, Pathanamthitta Dt.

Presented by:
Cheppad Vamanan Namboothiri (Vocal)
Thiruvananthapuram N Sambath (Violin)
Cheppad E Krishnan Namboothiri (Mridangam)
Aluva Rajesh (Ghatam)

The event is the monthly program organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Chikanka Dance Academy, Aranmula.

Photo : Vamanan Namboothiri.
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‎Mohiniyattam, the Indian Classical Dance at Thiruvananthapuram

Manju M S will perform Mohiniyattam on 13 June 2015 at 6.45 pm. Balaramapuram Mahadeva Auditorium, Sree Bharadhwaja Kala Samskarika Kendram, Mahadevapuram, ‪ at Balaramapuram‬, Thiruvananthapuram Dt, Kerala will be the venue of the performance.

The event is the monthly program on Mohiniyattam organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur in association with Sree Bharadhwaja Kala Samskarika Kendram.

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Theatre Festival by Natyasasthra.

Natyasastra a cultural organisation at Katampazhippuram, a village in Palakkad, Kerala celebrates the 100th year of the publication of Bhasa plays. Bhasa Natakolsavam, stretching from 2014 to 2015, present as many performances from both the classical as well as the contemporary theatre of the Bhasa plays. Read More

Drama at Ernakulam, Kerala

12 June 2015: #Drama at #Edapally, #Ernakulam.Time: 07.00 pm;Venue: Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram, Changampuzha Park...
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Bharatanatyam at Thiruvananthapuram

On 13 June 2015, Varsha P Udayakumar will present Bharatanatyam at Multipurpose Cultural Complex, Vylopilly Samskriti Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram - 3, Kerala. The program will begin at 06.30 pm.