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PEOPLE WHO SAY IT CANNOT BE DONE SHOULD NOT INTERRUPT THOSE WHO ARE DOING IT.
- George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright and critic

IF YOU HATE A PERSON THEN YOU ARE DEFEATED BY THEM.
- Confucius, Chinese philosopher

Anita R Ratnam

Against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the MahaKumbh - a once every 144 year event - that witnessed the largest human congregation on earth at Prayagraj, millions of devotees congregated to pray and plunge into the meeting point of the sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. This created a visual canvas that no scenographer could hope to emulate. A powerful and undeniable testament to the power of faith.

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Dancers and musicians were part of the daily celebrations. The experience has been described by every artiste as “deeply moving”, “extremely humbling”, “life altering”.  Shovana Narayan and Geeta Chandran, whose dance ensemble were invited to perform last month shared their individual perspectives on the impact of being a part of this human tidal wave.

Geeta Chandran at the Kumbh
Geeta Chandran at the Kumbh
Shovana Narayan at the Kumbh
Shovana Narayan at the Kumbh

Shovana Narayan says, “The atmosphere was charged with a million hearts drenched in devotion. I felt a powerful current of energy as I dipped into the waters.”
Geeta Chandran says, “The Kumbh makes you deeply aware of your own insignificance both on earth and in the cosmos. A moment that shakes one to the deepest core.”

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FROM THE ARCHIVES


Revitalising Kuchipudi art and heritage
- Sudha Sridhar
Kuchipudi village is perhaps the only place in India, which has given its name to a classical dance form. The history of this village and its inhabitants is interwoven with the evolution of the exquisite dance form of Kuchipudi.




Traditions in Mohiniyattam: A closer look
- Dr. Neena Prasad
In a more specific sense, a Bani can be understood as the discipline applied on the art form in terms of practice.






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QUOTE
Things can get so heavy in life, but hearing a great song, seeing someone dance, or even dancing yourself can turn your whole day, or life, around.
 - Primo (dancer)
Kailasanatha temple, Ellora ; Photo: Ileana Citaristi
Kailasanatha temple, Ellora
Photo: Ileana Citaristi




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