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ठाणे शहराचा कला व संस्कृतीशी असलेला आत्मीय संबंध पिढ्यान्‌पिढ्या पुढे येत आहे. नाटक, चित्रकला, शिल्पकला व लोककला या विविध कलापरंपरा येथे जोपासल्या गेल्या असून, ठाणे कलाभवन, गडकरी रंगायतन तसेच विविध सांस्कृतिक सभागृहे या माध्यमातून ठाण्याची सांस्कृतिक परंपरा अधिक दृढ झाली आहे. या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला पुढे नेत, स्वातंत्र्यदिनाच्या निमित्ताने ठाण्यात एक विशेष उपक्रम ठाण्यात रंगला. कला व संस्कृतीला वाहिलेल्या ठाणे शहरात, स्वातंत्र्यदिनाच्या निमित्ताने स्टोक्स आर्ट स्टुडिओतर्फे “Colors4I’s” चित्रकला स्पर्धेचे आयोजन १५ ऑगस्ट २०२५ रोजी हिंदू हृदयसम्राट बाळासाहेब ठाकरे स्मारक, ठाणे (प.) येथे करण्यात आले. “Colors4I’s – India. Inspire. Involve. Impact” या संकल्पनेवर आधारित या स्पर्धेत ३६ कलाकारांनी सहभाग घेऊन आपल्या सृजनातून…

Mentoring Magic at Gallery 47-AIn a playful mix of Gond art and folk surrealism, Sandeep Dhurve’s pelican — its delicate feathers made from fish — opens its exaggerated throat pouch to swallow a large fish and an elephant. White Pelicon was one of the artworks on display at Mentoring Magic, a recent exhibition at Gallery 47-A in Mumbai’s Khotachi Wadi. “I have a deep interest in wildlife and plants, and I try to convey interesting facts and hidden stories about them] through my paintings,” says Dhurve, 23, who hails from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.Dhurve was one of nine indigenous participants in…

Parvathi Menon and Radhika Ajayan of the Tripunithura Vanitha Kathakali Sangham performing in Bangalore. | Photo Credit: Varsha Yeshwant KumarOn a particularly muggy afternoon in June, six women, aged between 50 and 60, embark on a trip down memory lane. The memories meander through the time — some from when they were schoolgirls, then college girls, and now, grown women, with life happening along the way. The ambience in the cool, dimly lit dining room of Deepthi Palace in Tripunithura livens up with the laughter of the women, all members of the Tripunithura Vanitha Kathakali Sangham. Formed in May-June 1975,…

The eight-dancer ‘Damaru’ ensemble is led by Vidhya Subramanian. | Photo Credit: Season UnnikrishnanThe term ‘classical’ has gained a whole new meaning in today’s world. Boundaries have become porous and artistes are redefining the genre in their own distinct way. While collaborations reign high in music, Bharatanatyam exponents have started showcasing the classical form’s flexible core. Even its time-tested repertoire (margam) is being reinterpreted to accommodate newer perspectives. Add to this, the increased reach through social media and technological intervention. It seems like a great time to be a dancer. Ask Vidhya Subramanian, and pat comes the reply: “It is…

Students of Srishti School of classical dance, presenting Namami Narayanam. | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementIn a performance that shimmered with a quiet elegance and spiritual resonance, Namami Narayanam, a Mohiniyattam dance production, choreographed by guru Shruthi Shoby, was presented at Mylapore Fine Arts Club, as part of the Abbas Cultural Dance Drama Festival. Performed by Shruthi and her disciples from Srishti School of Classical Dance, the thematic production unfolded five timeless stories, themed on Krishna.The strength of this production lay, not in grandeur or opulence, but in its simplicity. The choreography used minimal props, allowing the audience to enjoy fluid…

Aparna Mohan. | Photo Credit: Akhila EaswaranAparna Mohan’s Bharatanatyam recital, though rooted in tradition, had a freshness to it. Hailing from Thrissurand trained under gurus, Shafiquddin and Shabana, Aparna presented a well-structured recital, which was a part of the Natyarangam monthly series. She began with a Ganapathy stuti in raga Tilang and Adi tala, a composition by Agathiyar titled ‘Prabho Ganapathe’. This opening piece was performed with clarity in footwork and composed expressions, setting a devotional tone for the evening.The central piece of the evening was the varnam, ‘Sakhiye indha velaiyil’, in raga Ananda Bhairavi and Adi tala, composed by…

Smitha Madhav and her team | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementOver five decades after it first aired as a radio musical, Sirikakolanu Chinnadi — a lyrical tale set in the court of Sri Krishnadevaraya and centred on the devadasi Aliveni — is being presented on stage in Hyderabad. Written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy in 1969 and brought to life by legendary musicians like Pendyala Nageswara Rao, Voleti Venkateswarulu, Srirangam Gopala Ratnam, Balanthrapu Rajnikantha Rao, Kandukuri Chiranjeevi and others in 1975, the work blends devotion, music, and dance.Inspired by a conversation with filmmaker K. Viswanath in 2019, Bharatanatyam dancer and Carnatic vocalist…

Surupa Sen | Photo Credit: Karthik Venkatraman“Run! Run faster and you will get there quicker!”, is all we hear and do in our lives. We are constantly surrounded by the demand to cope no matter how. On the other end of the spectrum, our ancient practices teach us to be still.Yoga and classical dance are both indigenous traditions of India that seek the same goal — to be aware of the breath and let the praana guide every action. To engage both the body and the mind to act at once for a holistic experience. The ancient practices suggest that…

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: FOR FRIDAY REVIEW: Nithyashree performs Shiva’s Ananda Tandavam before a 10-ft Nandi statue at VR mall in Chennai on Sunday. Photo: Akhila Easwaran/ The Hindu | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARANThe atrium of VR Chennai in Anna Nagar echoed with music and sounds of the salangai during ‘Pradosha Arpana’, an event curated by Laasya Dance Academy, Bengaluru.Anchored around the legend of Pradosham, when Shiva drank the deadly poison and danced to restore the cosmic balance, the evening unfolded before a majestic 10-ft Nandi. The evening featured Bengaluru-based young Bharatanatyam artiste Nithyashree, who presented three pieces that she performed…

Kavya Ganesh began her performance with Sage Patanjali’s ‘Shambhu natanam”. | Photo Credit: Pari S JindalThe beauty of the Bharatanatyam margam lies in its structured format. Yet, it allows the artistes to reimagine and present it in their own distinct way. This was evident at the recent performance of Kavya Ganesh, for the HCL series, hosted by the Music Academy.Soft vocals, mild music from the instruments and graceful poses by the dancer set the tone for a vibrant opening. Kavya began her performance with sage Patanjali’s ‘Shambhu natanam’, portraying the lord of dance. The movements were marked by clarity as…