Opportunities galore for students of classical dance and music during Navaratri in Tiruchi
The Hindu
Classical dance and musical artistes, both young and old, have gained exposure and a new fan following, thanks to a growing number of venues to hold cultural programmes in Tiruchi
Classical dance and musical artistes, both young and old, have gained exposure and a new fan following, thanks to a growing number of venues to hold cultural programmes in Tiruchi.
This year’s Navaratri festival has brought many new talents to the fore while preserving traditional art forms for posterity, said event organisers.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) supported by Infosys Foundation, Bengaluru, conducted daily cultural outreach programmes at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Math, Srirangam, and National College in Tiruchi, as part of Navaratri celebrations this year.
The evening slots were filled with dance and music recitals featuring local and regional artistes.
J.T. Chari, director, projects, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Tiruchi Kendra, told The Hindu that the programmes were meant to motivate young performers in classical dance, vocal, and instrumental music. “In 2025, we are planning to organise over 50 programmes at the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt and will be hosting the Guruvara Mahotsava for youth artistes every Thursday from January,” he said.
Bharatanatyam exponent Thushara Srinivasan, who runs the Lasya Nrityalayam in Srirangam, recently presented a dance with her students at Raghavendra Swamy Math under the auspices of the Bhavan.
“After the pandemic, classical dance has become more popular on social media. This is reflected in the real world too where programmes are organised more frequently than say a few years ago,” said Ms. Srinivasan.
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