Kathak Rohini Bhate DVD VCD

Kathakali: Reliving epics thru dance
Video CD#M100/08V
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Kalyana Saugandhikam
Nala Damayanti
Dussasana Vadham
Pootana Moksham

Mohini Attam: The dance of the enchantress
Video CD#M100/10V
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Shiva Ashtapadi Bharati Shivaji
Padma Prana nayaka Dr. Kanak Rele
Hindi Padam Kalamandalam Leelamma
Achanum Magalum Kalamandalam Hymavati
Omanathingal Kalamandalam Kshemavati
Daru Varnam Deepti Omchery Bhalla
Tillana Artist of Kerala Kalamandalam
Kanchan Mrig Choreographed by Dr. Kanak Rele

Deepti Omchery Bhalla - Mohiniyattam
45 mins English subtitles

Literally interpreted, as the dance of Mohini, the celestial enchantress of Hindu Mythology, Mohiniyattam is the
female classical solo dance of Kerala, India. Noted for its graceful and sensuous movements with no terse
footwork, Mohiniyattam reminds one of the gentle swaying of the green paddy fields and coconut palms of the
fairy landscape. Mohiniyattam is older than Kathakali. The first reference to Mohiniyattam is found in a 16th
Century text.

Mall Sri Durgaoarameshwari Yakshagana Kalamandali - Yakshagana
55 mins with English subtitles

Yakshagana hails from the coastal strip of Karnataka. It is the product of the Vaishnava Bhakti (devotion)
movement. It evolved to popularise the teachings of religion to the common man, to whom the highly formalized
and Vedic religion was out of bounds. At least 400 years old, it is actually a dance opera or a traditional theatre
form combining dance, music, spoken word, costume, makeup and stage technique with a distinct style and
form.

Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri - Kutiyattam
60 mins English subtitles

Welcome to the captivating world of Kutiyattam. Kutiyattam, the ancient form of Sanskrit theatre is the only theatre,
which has kept alive its vibrant tradition for over 2000 years, and was honoured by UNESCO as being part of world
heritage. Kutiyattam is the staging of Sanskrit plays in a traditional style. It takes up to 40 days to enact a full play in
Kutiyattam. It is a riveting mix of colour, expression, drama, dance, orchestra and recitation of Sanskrit verses.

Margi Sathi - Nangiarkoothu - Kamsa Vadham
60 Mins English subtitles

Kutiyattam, the 2000-year-old classical Sanskrit theatre of Kerala, India, was recently honored by the UNESCO as part
of the World Heritage. To this ancient tradition of Kutiyattam belongs the 800-year-old Nangiarkoothu-a solo women's
theatre performance. The performance is only in mime. This Video CD aims to cultivate a basic awareness of the art
and artistry of Nangiarkoothu.

Kalamandalam Geethanandan - Ottan Thullal
Garuda Garva Bhangam
45 mins with English subtitles

Thullal, a 300-year-old art form, composed by Kunchan Nambiar, which continues to throb with vitality and vigor in
the cultural history of Kerala, India. A solo performance combining dance, music, acting and narration, the
performer here enacts all the characters in the story. Humor, satire and social criticism are the hallmarks of its art.
The most mundane subjects are presented steeped in humor, thus often satirizing the evils in societies.